Almost two thirds of voters back extra 1p on income tax for the NHS

Almost two thirds of voters back extra 1p on income tax for the NHS Observer poll finds 65% support an extra penny in the pound ring-fenced for healthcare

Almost two thirds of voters back putting an extra 1p on income tax to solve the funding crisis engulfing the NHS and social care, a new poll for the Observer has found.

The Opinium survey found that 65% would be happy to pay an extra penny in the pound ring-fenced for health and social care, even after being shown what the increase would actually mean for their personal tax bill. Continue reading... The Guardian