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Farage beats Reeves on the economy | LBC poll explained

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Shelagh Fogarty is joined by Scarlett Maguire, founder and director of Merlin Strategy, to discuss an LBC poll which showed that voters trust Nigel Farage more than the Chancellor with the economy.

The poll asked over 2,000 voters for their preference between Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Reform UK leader Nigel Farage on the question of who is best placed to generate economic growth and put more cash in their pockets.

54% of respondents said they believe they have a greater level of trust in Mr. Farage, with Ms. Reeves receiving 46%. Voters in the north east displayed the greatest support for Mr. Farage’s economic plans, with 70% saying they trusted him more than the Chancellor.

Maguire explains the reasons behind these polling numbers, including Labour's trust issues, the public's view on wealth taxes, and the impact of interest rates and unemployment on political perceptions.

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Shelagh FogartyScarlett MaguireMerlin StrategyNigel FarageChancellor Rachel ReevesReform UKMr FarageMs Reeves

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