May 26, 2003

Abstract: (CPOD) May 26, 2003 - Approval for Tony Blair dropped slightly in Britain, according to a poll by ICM published in The Guardian. 50 per cent of respondents are dissatisfied with the performance of the prime minister.

(CPOD) May 26, 2003 - Approval for Tony Blair dropped slightly in Britain, according to a poll by ICM published in The Guardian. 50 per cent of respondents are dissatisfied with the performance of the prime minister.

Chancellor of the exchequer Gordon Brown—who has shown a strong stance against Blair's proposed adoption of the Euro—has emerged as an important political figure. Still, only 28 per cent of respondents would be more likely to vote for the ruling Labour Party if Brown were leader.

Blair's stance in Iraq, and the subsequent resignation of international development secretary Clare Short, may have meant a drop in support among party members. Brown and Blair are virtually tied in voter preference among Labour backers.

Polling Data

Are you satisfied or dissatisfied with Tony Blair's performance as prime minister?

Satisfied	42%
Dissatisfied	50%

Are you more likely to vote Labour if Gordon Brown were the party leader?

	All	Labour
Yes	28%	37%
No	43%	36%

Source: ICM / The Guardian
Methodology: Telephone interviews to 1,000 adults, conducted from May 16 to May 18, 2003. No margin of error was provided.