Start living within our means says the majority

This morning's Telegraph carries a You Gov poll which suggests that the majority of the public think that the country should start living within its means.

Faced with a recession and falling tax revenues, more than two thirds believe that the Government should spend less on administration in public services - although core services like health, education and policing should keep their funding.

reports the paper

Only nine per cent thought that spending levels should remain the same whilst 6 per cent thought that it should be increased.

Maybe rather secondary in the poll is the latest voting intentions with no change as the Tories keep a 10 point lead over Labour