Poll: most voters believe Osborne cuts unavoidable

LONDON, Oct 22 (KUNA) -- A majority of the British public believe that the cuts unveiled by Chancellor George Osborne are unavoidable, according to a poll Friday. The YouGov survey for The Sun newspaper found 58% of voters thought there was no alternative to the spending review, while 29% felt that it was avoidable. However, they were split down the middle over the impact that the 81 billion pounds cuts would have on the economy. While 41% said the cuts would be good, another 41% said they would be bad. Almost half - 47% - blamed the former Labour government for the action, only 17% pointing the finger at the Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition. The poll also found Labour is virtually neck and neck with the Conservatives on people's voting intentions. Asked who they would vote for if there was a general election tomorrow, 41% said the Conservatives, 40% Labour and just 10% the Lib Dems. The Lib Dems score marks a new low for leader and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg, whose party's popularity has plummeted since the election and the formation of the coalition, commentators said. (end) he.ajs KUNA 221811 Oct 10NNNN