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Anthony's poll shows Rishi still top in South Cambs

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Tuesday, 2 August, 2022
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Anthony Browne MP Rishi Sunak Liz Truss Leadership

Rishi Sunak still leads amongst local voters in the race for number 10, according to a poll of over 1,000 residents.

In a follow up to the snap poll of twelve candidates last month, Anthony asked constituents to make a choice between the two remaining candidates before asking a series of questions designed to understand local views in key areas such as leadership and competence.

When asked to choose which of the two remaining candidates they wanted for Prime Minister, 57 per cent of respondents from South Cambridgeshire chose Rishi Sunak, with 43 per cent favouring Liz Truss.

Of those responding, 59 per cent believed Mr Sunak would best manage the economy, against 24 per cent for Mrs Truss, while 40 per cent believed he would be a stronger leader against 33 per cent for Mrs Truss. Mr Sunak also scored high on competence, with 51 per cent believing he would be more competent than Mrs Truss, who scored 31 per cent. Mrs Truss was ahead on two criteria: understanding resident’s needs (33 per cent against 27 per cent) and representing change (33 per cent against 27 per cent).

The two candidates came closest on who would best manage climate change, 24 per cent for Mr Sunak and 22 per cent for Mrs Truss, with 54 per cent unsure.

The poll was collected over the last four days via the MPs website, with 1,009 residents taking part.

Anthony Browne MP commented: “It is important to me that I represent South Cambridgeshire in this contest, which is why I have polled constituents in both stages of the race. In a whole number of fields, the residents of South Cambridgeshire have a clear preference for Rishi.

“While I have been very impressed by Rishi, having worked with him closely over the past two years, we have two excellent candidates for Prime Minister. Either of them will be able to restore trust in politics and promote sound government. Whoever takes the keys to Number 10 I am sure we will be able to work together in the best interests of South Cambridgeshire.”  

Full results after 1,009 responses

Who do you want as next PM?

 Rishi Sunak 57%

 Liz Truss 43%

Between Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak, who do you think would:

be a stronger leader? 

40%   Rishi Sunak

33%   Liz Truss

26%   Don't know

1.4%   Blank

be the most competent as Prime Minister?

51%   Rishi Sunak

31%   Liz Truss

16%   Don't know

1.7%   Blank

be able to run the economy effectively?

59%   Rishi Sunak

24%   Liz Truss

16%   Don't know

1.7%   Blank

be more credible on climate change and net-zero?

24%   Rishi Sunak

22%   Liz Truss

54%   Don't know

1.0%   Blank

best represent the UK on the world stage?

48%   Rishi Sunak

32%   Liz Truss

18%   Don't know

1.4%

have the best chance of winning the next General Election?

35%   Rishi Sunak

30%   Liz Truss

34%   Don't know

1.0%   Blank

understand your needs best?

27%   Rishi Sunak

33%   Liz Truss

39%   Don't know

1.2%   Blank

Represent change?

27%   Rishi Sunak

30%   Liz Truss

41%   Don't know

2.2%  Blank

be the most honest?

36%   Rishi Sunak

31%   Liz Truss

32%   Don't know

1.7%   Blank

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