The poll covered the following topics: How Financially Well-Off do People Feel, The Governments Influence on How Well off People Feel, Do People Feel they’re Paying More Taxes; Do People Mind Paying More Taxes.

Populus interviewed a random sample of 1,002 adults aged 18+ by telephone between 31st January 2007 and 1st February 2007. Interviews were conducted across England and the results have been weighted to be representative of all English adults.