UK Conservative Party Falls Behind Labour in New Poll After Tax Hike

UK Conservative Party Falls Behind Labour in New Poll After Tax Hike
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing Street to deliver a statement on Afghanistan in the House of Commons in London, on Sept. 6, 2021. Dan Kitwood/Getty Images
Alexander Zhang
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A new opinion poll suggests Britain’s ruling Conservative party has fallen behind the main opposition Labour party, following the government’s decision to break its election pledge by raising taxes.

A YouGov survey found that backing for the Tories had fallen by five points to 33 percent after Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced an increase to national insurance contributions.