Theresa May approval rating sinks as Tory lead shrinks to six points

Theresa May stressed the Conservative tax record during a visit to West Yorkshire.The Conservative lead over Labour has shrunk to six points in the latest Opinium poll for the Observer, as Theresa May’s personal approval rating sank ahead of the final week of campaigning.The research showed a two-point rise for Labour over the past week, which means the party has narrowed the Tories’ lead in the polls by more than 13 points since the start of the campaign.