Almost two thirds of voters back extra 1p on income tax for the NHS

Observer poll finds 65% support an extra penny in the pound ring-fenced for healthcare

Almost two thirds of voters back putting an extra 1p on income tax to solve the funding crisis engulfing the NHS and social care, a new poll for the Observer has found.

The Opinium survey found that 65% would be happy to pay an extra penny in the pound ring-fenced for health and social care, even after being shown what the increase would actually mean for their personal tax bill.

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Continue reading... February 11, 2018 at 01:26AM