In the latest BBC 5 Live / ComRes opinion poll there's some fascinating data, none more than this in response to the question 'Which of the following do you think has the GREATEST INFLUENCE on the future of the UK economy?'
The polling was this:
What does that say? Simply that despite the pernicious and harmful influence of banks, and despite the messaging of neoliberalism people still think that the government is a major economic player.
As it is.
Which also means they are looking for a a Courageous State to fulfil on that responsibility.
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That conclusion’s a huge leap. Many within the 34% may view the government as the greatest influence, but want it to do less to exert that influence. You have to consider that, in the midst of a recession, these people presumably view the government as being to blame for the situation.
Your conclusion doesn’t follow from the data.
Asking someone who has the greatest influence on the economy is completely different from asking who SHOULD have the greatest influence.
But it’s a very good indicator