Compared to the rest of the country do you believe London gets more or less than its fair share of public spending?

Compared to the rest of the country do you believe London gets more or less than its fair share of public spending? Published on 29 June 2026 → Survey conducted on 29 June 2026 on 6351 GB adults

All adults

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Gender

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Age

London gets more than its fair share of public spending compared to the rest of the country

58%

London gets about its fair share of public spending compared to the rest of the country

18%

London gets less than its fair share of public spending compared to the rest of the country

Don't know

22%

London gets more than its fair share of public spending compared to the rest of the country

58%

London gets about its fair share of public spending compared to the rest of the country

18%

London gets less than its fair share of public spending compared to the rest of the country

Don't know

22%

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