Almost three-quarters of people in England back Boris Johnson’s plan for a second nationwide lockdown, according to survey data.
A snap poll by YouGov found the plan is less popular than the first shutdown in March, which 93 per cent of people were in favour of, but is still supported by 72 per cent of respondents.
The nation is more divided on whether the strength of the measures are appropriate, with four-fifths saying Mr Johnson is getting the balance right, while almost a third think he should go further and a fifth think he is going too far.
The results will nonetheless boost the Prime Minister ahead of a Commons vote on Wednesday which will decide whether the new lockdown becomes law.
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It’s thought MPs are likely to approve the proposal, although he has been warned more than 80 of his Tory colleagues could revolt against the shutdown.
Labour leader Keir Starmer has indicated his party will back the government in the vote.
YouGov’s survey quizzed 2,258 adults in the 24 hours following Mr Johnson’s announcement.
It found support for the second lockdown is lower across all age groups than for the first, although the drop was sharper among young people.
About 59 per cent of 18- to 24-year-olds are in favour this time, compared to 88 per cent in March.
Seven in 10 of those aged 25-49 support the second lockdown versus 91 per cent in favour of the first – while support among those aged 65-plus has fallen from almost 100 per cent to 77 per cent.
Pubs, restaurants, gyms and non-essential shops must remain closed for almost four weeks from Thursday, although unlike in March and April, educational institutions can stay open.
Mr Johnson said he hoped restrictions would be eased and regions would go back to the tiered system after December 2nd, although ministers have indicated they could be extended.
Overall most respondents (73 per cent) felt it will be easy to follow the new rules, while 19 per cent think it will be difficult.
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