Labour members ‘have tougher view on welfare than you might think’, poll suggests
Andy Burnham has inherited a Labour membership that is less concerned about benefits and immigration than health and the economy, the survey suggests. Photograph: Adam Vaughan/EPAView image in fullscreenAndy Burnham has inherited a Labour membership that is less concerned about benefits and immigration than health and the economy, the survey suggests. When asked whether they would prefer the government to fund its current welfare bill differently, 52% said taxes should be raised.
- ▪Andy Burnham has inherited a Labour membership that is less concerned about benefits and immigration than health and the economy, the survey suggests.
- ▪Photograph: Adam Vaughan/EPAView image in fullscreenAndy Burnham has inherited a Labour membership that is less concerned about benefits and immigration than health and the economy, the survey suggests.
- ▪When asked whether they would prefer the government to fund its current welfare bill differently, 52% said taxes should be raised.
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Andy Burnham has inherited a Labour membership that is less concerned about benefits and immigration than health and the economy, the survey suggests. Photograph: Adam Vaughan/EPAView image in fullscreenAndy Burnham has inherited a Labour membership that is less concerned about benefits and immigration than health and the economy, the survey suggests. Photograph: Adam Vaughan/EPALabourLabour members ‘have tougher view on welfare than you might think’, poll suggestsSurvey finds party members see health, the economy, cost of living and climate crisis among biggest challengesAletha Adu Political correspondentTue 4 Aug 2026 13.17 EDTLast modified on Tue 4 Aug 2026 13.18 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAndy Burnham has inherited a Labour membership that is sceptical about increased…
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