Guardian UK: 80% fear we are heading for recession - ICM poll (but support for Labour increasing)

Economy: 80% fear we are heading for recession - ICM poll
Julian Glover
The Guardian, Tuesday July 22, 2008



The scale of public alarm about the economy is revealed today by a Guardian/ICM poll that shows an overwhelming majority of voters think Britain is heading into recession. As a result, 60% are trying to spend less, with clothes and fuel costs heading the list of cutbacks.

Consumer confidence has dropped sharply since the Guardian's April survey, which revealed that 43% of voters were worried about their financial position. Three months later, the figure is 61%.

Asked if Britain is heading for recession, 80% say yes.

Most people, 60%, say that they are cutting back spending. Poorer voters, hit hardest by the downturn, are the most likely to be trying to economise.

Overall, 72% say they are spending less on clothes; 71% on food; 70% on driving and petrol; 70% on bills; and 68% on big household items such as furniture. ......(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2008/jul/22/polls.economicgrowth