The Coalition is still on track to lose the next election even though Scott Morrison’s approval rating has lifted, according to the latest Newspoll.

Labor remains ahead of the Coalition with an unchanged two-party-preferred vote of 53-47%, according to the poll published by the Australian on Sunday night.

Morrison’s rating as preferred prime minister lifted two points to 44%, well ahead of Bill Shorten on 35%.

Labor has also increased its primary vote a point to 39%, with the Coalition still on 37%.

Support for the Greens stayed at 9%, and there was no change for the independents and minor parties at 10%.

One Nation slipped a point to 5%.

The Newspoll of 1,567 voters was conducted from 7 February to 10 February.





