Labour members ‘have tougher view on welfare than you might think’, poll suggests
Summary
A survey of Labour party members in the UK shows that many are cautious about increasing welfare spending but support higher defence spending and see climate change as a major issue. The poll also found that most members prefer paying for welfare and social care through higher taxes, mainly on high earners.Key Facts
- The survey was conducted with 788 Labour members between June and July.
- Health (43%), the economy (42%), cost of living (39%), and climate change (29%) were seen as the top national issues.
- Only 7% of members ranked welfare benefits as a top concern, and 6% ranked immigration.
- 47% of members say the government spends too much on welfare; 21% say it spends too little.
- 52% want taxes raised to fund welfare, with 70% supporting higher taxes on high earners only.
- 73% support more spending on social care funded by higher taxes.
- 68% want increased defence spending, with 61% supporting higher taxes to pay for it.
- Three-quarters of members supported Keir Starmer in the 2020 Labour leadership election.
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