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maltatoday, SUNDAY, 30 APRIL 2017 11 6% of past PL voters abstaining The survey shows that while only 2% of PN voters in 2013 are intent on not voting, the percentage grows to 6% among PL vot- ers in the same election. The percentage of non-voters has dropped by two points among past PN voters and by one point among past PL voters over last month. Moreover the survey shows 5% of PL vot- ers in 2008 now intent on not voting. Indecision is also higher among Labour voters in 2013. The percentage of unde- cided PL voters drops to 5% among those who voted PL in 2008. While 9% of PL voters are undecided, only 5% of PN voters are in the same posi- tion. Switchers who voted PL in 2013 but PN in 2008 are the most undecided. A fifth of these voters are presently still making up their mind. Both parties lose a point to third parties. Significantly, the percentage of unde- cided Labour voters has grown from 7% last month to 9% now. Among switchers the percentage of undecided has increased from 14% to 21%. Methodology The survey was held between Tuesday 25 and Friday, 28 April. The results were weighed to reflect the age and gender balance of the population. The survey was stopped when a quota sample of 650 completed questionnaires. The survey has a margin of error of +/-3.8 points. Labour no longer has the comfort of having more space for future growth among that category of electors who prefer Muscat to Busuttil MaltaToday Survey ints, but Muscat's trust dips PN voters in 2013 PL voters in 2013 Switchers PN voters in 2008 PL voters in 2008 Present voting intentions of different categories of 2013 voters PN voters 2013 PL voters 2013 Switchers PN voters 2008 PL voters 2008 PL PN AD PD Patriots Not voting Don't know No reply 4.5% 74.7% 43.9% 9.9% 85.1% 87.6% 8.2% 28.1% 71.1% 2.7% 1% 0.7% 0 0.4% 0.4% 0.5% 0.3% 1.8% 0.7% 0 0 0.3% 0 0.7% 0.4% 1.5% 5.8% 3.5% 7% 5.4% 5% 8.9% 21.1% 8.4% 5.4% 0 1.1% 1.6% 1.8% 0.6% 37.5% 34% 15.2% 13.2% -2.6pp 0.8pp 2.5pp -0.3pp CHANGE OVER NOVEMBER 2016 Trust barometer: Who do you trust between Joseph Muscat and Simon Busuttil? Joseph Muscat in a factory visit. The Prime Minister is making the strong economy his political plank as his government fights off allegations of corruption 5% 85.1% 73.7% 8.2% 13% 38.6% 28.1% 12.2% 21.1% 11.2% 73% 9.6% 83.9% 9.9%