More than 75% of people say NHS waiting times, rising taxes and inflation are making Britain a worse place to live.

An Ipsos survey conducted for the Evening Standard show the cost of living crisis has seriously dented voters’ favour toward the Conservatives.

Almost 90% of those surveyed expressed dissatisfaction with the government, with almost half of people saying they would vote Labour at the next general election. 

Just over 60% were unimpressed with Rishi Sunak’s performance as prime minister, his lowest satisfaction rating yet. 

Particular points of concern among those who rated the Conservative government poorly were management of the economy and handling of taxation and public expenditure.

Critical views were also taken on efforts to deal with the cost of living crisis and to improve the provision of services by the NHS and the education system, as well as policing and immigration management. 

In fact the only area in which Sunak’s administration scored positively was with the government’s response to war in Ukraine.

About 60% believe the Tories are doing a good job at managing support for Ukraine and taking a stance against the Putin regime, compared to just 10% who thought a government under Sir Keir Starmer would fare well. 

Gideon Skinner, of Ipsos UK, said: ‘Labour has clear strength to play on when it comes to public services like the NHS, and the cost of living, but doubts still remain, including on overall perceptions of economic competence.’

He went on to say that reservations about the prospects of change at the next election were ‘being outweighed by unhappiness with the Conservatives’ performance.’

Amid the ongoing cost of living crisis, Metro.co.uk has compiled a list of six key money-related changes those seeking to tighten their belts ought to keep tabs on over the coming weeks. 

This includes an anticipated rise in interest rests by the Bank of England, the release of new inflation data by the Office of National Statistics, and changes to the way state benefits are paid out under Universal Credit.

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