Talking Heads: Who are you voting for in the upcoming election?

Four advisers have their say…

Hannah Godfrey
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It's exactly a week until we will know the outcome of the UK's second General Election in two years. With polls tightening between the two main parties, we asked four advisers how they intend to vote on 8 June.

‘Strong and stable' or ‘for the many, not the few'? The election began with a sizeable Conservative lead and projections that the party could gain an extra 58 seats from its rival Labour. Six weeks later, latest figures from pollster Ipsos Mori give the Conservatives a mere 5 point lead over the Labour party, with the Tories on 45% and Labour on 40%. With a week to go and the polls indicating there's all to play for, Professional Adviser asked a handful of advisers what they thought of election pledges that would affect them and their clients, and who they intended to vote for. 'I'...

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