Two-thirds of Tory voters back temporary nationalisation of energy firms – poll

Exclusive: Opinium poll also shows overwhelming support for Labour's policy to freeze price cap

More than two-thirds of Conservative voters say that the government should temporarily renationalise energy companies if they cannot offer lower bills.

The poll, released by the campaigning organisation 38 Degrees, also shows overwhelming support for Labour's policy to freeze the price cap this year, keeping it at its current rate of 1,971. The Opinium poll found 86% of the public and 85% of current Conservative voters back keeping the price cap.