Sinn Féin support at record high as cost of living hits voters’ pockets

In the Business Post/Red C poll, 68 per cent say quality of life has reduced, while 63 per cent have little to no disposable income. A total of 73 per cent say they are buying cheaper food and 50 per cent are using savings or credit to pay for everyday living

Mary Lou McDonald, leader of Sinn Féin: the party’s support has risen by one percentage point to 34 per cent, the highest it has ever achieved in a Red C poll

Sinn Féin has reached a record high support level in today’s Business Post/Red C poll, as two-thirds of people have said the cost of living crisis has left them with “little to no” disposable income.

The poll findings come as a rapid rise in inflation in recent months has increased the financial strain on households. It found that 63 per cent said they had “little to no” disposable income due to the cost of living ...