Almost half prefer tax cuts to spending: 'Squeezed middle' drives reversal in public opinion from just two years ago

Daily Mail - Oct 27, 2026

Two years ago, voters of all parties were more likely to favour spending on public services over taxes.

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Almost half prefer tax cuts to spending: 'Squeezed middle' drives reversal in public opinion from just two years ago

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Teacher, 50, had life ruined and is now $1m in debt after 'Jane Doe' former student accused him of molesting her... even though her allegations were riddled with falsehoods

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Terrifying secret clauses inside Anthropic's own IPO filings reveal how AI tech may destroy the world

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The MAFS rings came from a glittering Sydney shop. A judge has now exposed how the jeweller hid the huge windfall from his business partner

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Moment Andy Burnham dances to Livin' La Vida Loca at charity event for Rob Burrow centre for MND - after admitting he gets 'clang of anxiety' thinking about it

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Almost half prefer tax cuts to spending: 'Squeezed middle' drives reversal in public opinion from just two years ago

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North Carolina political candidate arrested after disturbing live posts during hours-long standoff with police

Aldi quietly makes massive change to controversial bag checks: 'Staff are as happy as you'd be'

Architect struck off after calling neighbour racist for cheering on England is 'malicious and vindictive' and 'made things up', victims say

PM's new foot in mouth Brexit blunder: Two weeks after climbdown over Russia and referendum, No10 spokesman has to row back on Burnham's freedom of movement comments

Almost half prefer tax cuts to spending: 'Squeezed middle' drives reversal in public opinion from just two years ago

Parental pay will be extended to the self-employed father and partners in PM's 'everyday fixes'

Teacher, 50, had life ruined and is now $1m in debt after 'Jane Doe' former student accused him of molesting her... even though her allegations were riddled with falsehoods

Terrifying secret clauses inside Anthropic's own IPO filings reveal how AI tech may destroy the world

The MAFS rings came from a glittering Sydney shop. A judge has now exposed how the jeweller hid the huge windfall from his business partner

Warning to stockpile supplies triggers baked bean, water and battery shortage

Teenage waitress who was on £7 an hour wins more than £13,000 after being shouted at for dropping an apple crumble

Moment Andy Burnham dances to Livin' La Vida Loca at charity event for Rob Burrow centre for MND - after admitting he gets 'clang of anxiety' thinking about it

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