Brown failing to impress in poll

Gordon Brown's response to the financial crisis has failed to win over voters despite attracting praise at home and overseas, according to a poll. A Guardian/ICM survey shows six out of 10 are impressed by the PM's actions, but this has not translated into a bounce for the Labour Party. Only 13% say it makes them more likely to vote Labour, compared with 27% who say less. The majority, 60%, say it makes little difference. This suggests that Mr Brown's bank bailout has not encouraged many opposition supporters to switch their political allegiances.