When it comes to the government balancing their budget, which of the following do you think should be their priority?

When it comes to the government balancing their budget, which of the following do you think should be their priority? Published on 8 September 2026 → Survey conducted on 8 September 2026 on 6882 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Avoiding tax rises, even if this means cutting spending or borrowing more

29%

Avoiding cuts to public services, even if this means increasing taxes or borrowing more

29%

Avoiding borrowing too much money, even if this means cutting spending or increasing taxes

20%

Don't know

21%

Avoiding tax rises, even if this means cutting spending or borrowing more

29%

Avoiding cuts to public services, even if this means increasing taxes or borrowing more

29%

Avoiding borrowing too much money, even if this means cutting spending or increasing taxes

20%

Don't know

21%

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