Theresa May receives seven-point poll boost as Ukip supporters flee party to join the Conservatives
The latest polling suggests Tories have soared to 45 per cent - a 19 per cent lead over nearest rivals Labour
THERESA May has received a seven-point poll boost after firing the starting gun for the general election - as Ukip support is slashed.
The Tories soared to 45 per cent since the the PM announced the June 8th poll as voters flee from Ukip.
It now gives Mrs May a 19 per cent lead over nearest rivals Labour.
It comes as Ukip has lost around a third of its support falling 5 per cent to just 9 points, in the latest polling carried out by Opinium Research.
Support for Jeremy Corbyn’s party has fallen three per cent to 26 per cent from polling carried out on just over a week ago.
Nearly half of UK adults think Theresa May will be the best PM compared to only 14 per cent for Corbyn.
The Tories are also seen as the most trusted party on Brexit picking up 46 per cent with Lib Dems on 10 per cent and Labour on 8 per cent.
More than half of those polled thought the TV debate should go ahead despite Mrs May refusing to take part.
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Opinium pollster James Crouch said: “The announcement of a snap election has clearly focused the minds of the electorate.
“We’ve seen those who previously flirted with UKIP move back to the Conservatives in large numbers, which has done much to improve their poll lead in a matter of days.
“The inevitable focus on Brexit in the comings months seems likely to scupper Labour’s chances of making any significant headway, with the election likely to be fought on the topics that the Conservatives have strong leads on.”