Plans by pub bosses to increase prices at peak times could lead to customer boycotts amid a wave of opposition, a new WeThink poll has revealed.

The owners of the Slug & Lettuce and Yates’s pub chain has announced plans to introduce dynamic pricing which would see prices rise at 800 venues during peak hours. It hasn’t gone down well with voters…

Overall, more than half (55%) disagreed with the plan with only 17% agreeing and more than a quarter of people (28%) said neither.

CHINA SPY ALLEGATION HARMS RELATIONS

Meanwhile, a new WeThink poll has shown that the public’s confidence in the UK-China relationship has taken a blow after a parliamentary researcher was arrested for allegedly spying for China. (NB: The suspect has insisted he is 'completely innocent').

We asked Brits if they agree or not that China is an ally of the UK: 

WeThink also asked if Brits agreed or not that the UK works too closely with China: 

MOST BRITS BACK LABOUR PLANS TO TACKLE ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION

WeThink also asked voters their thoughts on new Labour proposals to tackle illegal immigration. 

Firstly, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said he wants to strike a new returns agreement with the EU which would see the UK accept a quota of migrants from the bloc in return for sending back people who arrive illegally. Do Brits support of oppose the plan?

Sir Keir also proposed that criminals involved in cross-Channel people-smuggling would be treated as terrorists under his policy. WeThink asked if people agreed or disagreed with this:

ON VOTER INTENTION

The Conservatives continued a mini-fight back in the polls as they clawed back points for the second consecutive week and Labour’s lead fell by three to 17 points. 

ON PRIME MINISTER APPROVAL

ON SIR KEIR STARMER APPROVAL

ON BEST PRIME MINISTER

ON BREXIT SENTIMENT (all respondents)

ON BREXIT SENTIMENT (exc. don't know / won't vote)

This week’s poll was conducted on 14^th – 15^th Sept 2023, questioned 1,268 people and is weighted to a national representative population.

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