The poll puts the Opposition on the same level as they secured at the last general election when Jeremy Corbyn was leader. In a further blow for Labour, Sir Keir Starmer’s personal popularity has also taken a hit over the past week
The Prime Minister has been accused of being overly cautious in his four-month plan to end coronavirus restrictions once and for all. Mr Johnson is now facing a new battle to keep his own MPs onside after Rishi Sunak unveiled his Budget