Before the election, Labour made promises about not increasing certain taxes and following rules on how much they would borrow. Which of these do you think it is more important they keep, or do you think it is not important for Labour to keep them?

Before the election, Labour made promises about not increasing certain taxes and following rules on how much they would borrow. Which of these do you think it is more important they keep, or do you think it is not important for Labour to keep them? Published on 16 October 2025 → Survey conducted on 16 October 2025 on 3980 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

It is more important that Labour keep their promises not to raise income tax, national insurance or VAT

53%

It is more important that Labour keep their promises not to borrow too much money

20%

It is not important for Labour to keep their promises on either taxes or borrowing

Not sure

18%

It is more important that Labour keep their promises not to raise income tax, national insurance or VAT

53%

It is more important that Labour keep their promises not to borrow too much money

20%

It is not important for Labour to keep their promises on either taxes or borrowing

Not sure

18%

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