Latest voting intention 08 April - C 40%, L 31%, LD 18%

Anthony WellsHead of European Political and Social Research
April 09, 2010, 5:03 AM GMT+0

Our latest daily polling figures for The Sun (fieldwork 7th - 8th April) are:

  • Conservative 40%
  • Labour 31%
  • Liberal Democrat 18%
  • Others 11%

Additional questions

The general election will be held on May 6. On a scale of 0 (certain NOT to vote) to 10 (absolutely certain to vote), how likely are you to vote in the general election?

0 - Certain NOT to vote: 5%

1: 1%

2: 1%

3: 1%

4: 1%

5: 3%

6: 2%

7: 4%

8: 6%

9: 10%

10 - Absolutely certain to vote: 65%

Don't know: 2%

It has been suggested that Britain should introduce a 'national citizen service' plan. This would be a modern, non-military version of national service, with all young people spending 2 months working on social action projects, such as looking after the elderly. In principle, do you think this is a good or bad idea?

Good idea: 77%

Bad idea: 14%

Don't know: 9%

If a 'national citizen service' plan were to be introduced for young people, do you think it should be a voluntary plan for only those who wish to take part, or compulsory for all young people to take part?

Voluntary: 29%

Compulsory: 64%

Don't know: 7%

Do you think the following will or will not happen if the Conservatives win the coming election?

The quality of education in state schools will improve

Will: 26%

Will not: 46%

Don't know: 28%

The number of crimes committed each year will fall

Will: 20%

Will not: 52%

Don't know: 28%

Fewer immigrants and asylum seekers will enter Britain each year

Will: 43%

Will not: 34%

Don't know: 23%

Britain's economy will grow stronger

Will: 34%

Will not: 37%

Don't know: 29%