Nationalising BT and providing free broadband to all is opposed by two fifths of people

Jeremy Corbyn’s biggest manifesto pledges, including a promise of free broadband for all, have been rejected by sceptical voters.

Two new polls show public doubts about his ability to deliver the goods; a significant blow as Labour searches for a way to reduce the Conservatives’ lead.

The plan to nationalise part of BT and provide free broadband is opposed by 41 per cent of voters, according to a YouGov survey for The Times, with only 29 per cent in favour. Even among those planning to vote Labour, only 53 per cent think it is a good idea. The survey, on Monday and Tuesday this week, involved 1,606 people.

Mr Corbyn said that his manifesto would face fierce opposition for the rest of the