(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – People in England and Wales favour rescinding the law that allows pubs and clubs to apply for 24-hour licences to serve alcohol, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 51 per cent of respondents agree with repealing the law, while 43 per cent would like the regulation to remain in place.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – The main players in the new coalition government garner the support of more than half of Britons, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 54 per cent of respondents approve of David Cameron’s performance as prime minister.
Three-in-four respondents predict that the VAT will rise during the coalition government.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – A majority of people in Britain agree with the coalition agreement between the Conservative Party and the Liberal Democrats, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 57 per cent of respondents approve of the alliance, whereas 31 per cent disapprove of it.
But a majority of respondents predict that the new government will not last more than two years.
The approval rating for David Cameron and Nick Clegg is markedly higher than that of Gordon Brown.
More than 40 per cent of respondents say David Cameron is “intelligent”, but Gordon Brown is seen as more “compassionate” than last month.
David Cameron is selected over several Labour politicians as the preferred prime minister.
Britons pick the Conservative leader as their preferred babysitter, sports teammate, and person to recommend a good book.
