by Sunny Hundal

The government’s approval ratings fell to their lowest yet, at -25% (31% approve, 55% disapprove), according to YouGov yesterday night.

Voting intentions were: Con 36%, Lab 43%, LD 9% – but they are within the margin of error. If the numbers remain there then the government is in serious trouble.

It’s also worth noting that approval ratings for the government’s cuts vary strongly according to age.

18-24 (-22%)

25-39 (-15%)

40-59 (-17%)

60 + (+12%) according to YouGov (ht @FaisalIslam)

Stating the obvious: a campaign focus on how the elderly are going to be affected by the cuts could seriously undercut government support.