A ComRes poll carried out for the Independent newspaper found that most voters believe the Conservatives are more divided today than they were under John Major and think David Cameron lacks the leadership qualities to deliver victory at the next general election, according to a poll for the Independent.
The poll also finds backing for the United Kingdom Independence Party has climbed to a record high, with nearly one-fifth (17%) of Tory supporters at the last election saying they would switch their allegiance to Nigel Farage's party.
Labour has fallen to support of 34 per cent, a drop of four points since last month and its lowest share of the vote under Ed Miliband's leadership in a ComRes poll for The Independent. The Conservatives are on 30 per cent (down two), Ukip on 17 per cent (up four) and the Liberal Democrats trailing with 10 per cent (up one).
Other findings:
"The Conservatives under David Cameron are more divided than they were under John Major"
Agree 56%
Disagree 23%
Don't know 21%
"David Cameron has the leadership qualities required to win a majority at the next General Election in 2015"
Agree 29%
Disagree 61%
Don't know 10%
ComRes interviewed 1,000 GB adults by telephone between 24th and 26th May 2013. Data were weighted to be demographically representative of all GB adults. Data were also weighted by past vote recall. ComRes is a member of the British Polling Council and abides by its rules.
