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maltatoday, SUNDAY, 17 JANUARY 2016 13 MaltaToday Survey According to how respondents voted in 2013 PN voters in 2013 PL voters in 2013 Switchers in 2013 76.9% 6.3% 4.5% 3.4% 81% 6.6% 9% Trust Barometer January 2016 All respondents [change over October 2015] 37.6% (-2.4p) 28.9% (-0.4p) 11.6% (-8p) 21.9% (10.9p) 47.2% 25% 5.6% 22.2% voters. In fact the percentage of 2013 PN vot- ers who intend to switch to Labour has declined from 5% in October to 3% now. This could be an indication that Muscat's actions over the past months have dented his appeal among this cat- egory of voters. Labour also faces greater problems than the PN in mobilising its voters. Only 2% of the PN's 2013 voters say they would not vote if an election if held now; that percentage is 13% for Labour's voters. But Muscat still commands a stronger follow- ing than his party. 38% trust Muscat more than Busuttil, when only 30% say they will vote Labour if an election were held now. On the other hand, Busuttil, at 29%, is only slightly more popular than his party. Even among switchers where 'only' 42% are sure of voting Labour again, 47% trust Muscat more than Busuttil, suggesting that Labour has more room to grow than the PN in recovering its 2013 voters. This is based on the assumption that voters who trust Muscat more than Busuttil would be more disposed to vote for Labour in a real election preceded by an electoral campaign in which the party in government wields the power of incumbency. In fact, while 77% of PL voters say they prefer Muscat, only 68% are sure of voting Labour. On the other hand, while 81% of PN voters prefer Busuttil, 80% of PN voters will vote PN again. jdebono@mediatoday.com.mt Our surveys go deeper SURVEY For more intelligence on this survey and to enquire about pricing, email us now at info@mediatoday.com.mt with subject header 'SURVEY' How trust in the two leaders changed since June 2013 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 Jun-13 Jul-13 Oct-13 Dec-13 Mar-14 Nov-14 Jan-15 Mar-15 Jun-15 Oct-15 Jan-16 First MaltaToday survey after 2013 election European Parliament elections Hunting referendum April Labour launches IIP sale Manuel Mallia dismissed from Cabinet