Trust and the economy

80% of people think that we are heading for a recession according to the latest ICM poll in this mornings Guardian and 465 of people think that the Cameron/Osbourne team will be better placed to help the economy out of recession.

Perhaps as he packs up his belongings and heads to Southwold,Gordon Brown can at least take consolation that there is a Western leader in a worse spot than him.

George W. Bush's overall job approval has dropped to 21% as 76% of American say the national economy is getting worse according to the latest survey from the American Research Group.
Among all Americans, 21% approve of the way Bush is handling his job as president and 72% disapprove. When it comes to Bush's handling of the economy, 17% approve and 77% disapprove.

reports American Research Group