Guest guest Posted February 17, 2003 Report Share Posted February 17, 2003 http://www.ntlworld.com/partners/ananova/news/uk/politics-_tony_blair-_surveys/751746.html Blair rating plunges as support for Iraq war drops - poll10:12pm Monday, 17th February 2003 Tony Blair's popularity has plunged to minus 20 according to a new poll.The Guardian/ICM poll also shows Labour's overall lead over the Conservatives has dramatically decreased by five points - from 13 to eight - over the past month.Meanwhile, for the first time, the poll shows a clear majority - 52% - opposing war with Iraq. Support for the war is at its lowest yet, 29%.However, even though Labour have slumped from 43% to 39%, the Conservatives have picked up only one point, to settle on 31%.The situation is even worse for Iain Duncan Smith - with a personal rating of minus 23 points.Charles Kennedy, the Liberal Democrat leader, emerges as the only popular party leader, with a personal rating of plus 21.The poll found 41% say the weapons inspectors should be give only a few more weeks, but a further 49% say they should be given "months or longer".If the US fails to get full UN support, Britons will not be satisfied with a Washington argument that claims the support of Britain, Spain and Australia as a mandate for war. The poll shows that 58% would disapprove of this course of action, with only 31% saying it would be sufficient.© Copyright Ananova Ltd 2003, all rights reserved. ---Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).Version: 6.0.455 / Virus Database: 255 - Release Date: 14/02/2003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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