CRUNCHONOMICS MAKES ITS MART
Money guru Martin Lewis is the man the British public want to lead the country out of recession.
The self-styled financial genius has saved millions for cash-strapped consumers since he launched moneysavingexpert.com.
Those who took part in the latest Crunchonomics poll believed Lewis is better equipped to manage the country's coffers than premier Gordon Brown.
Beleagured Brown only came second in the poll, while David Cameron was third.
Current chancellor Alistair Darling was fourth and Apprentice hirer and firer
Sir Alan Sugar, who recently took on a role as a business adviser for the Government, was fifth.
Yesterday Steve Booth, chief executive of media consultants Arena BLM, which carry out the quarterly Crunchonomics research: said: ''Martin Lewis has already helped millions of Brits get back on top of their finances, which has made him a popular choice for doing the same with the country’s cash.
‘’Crunchonomics has revealed that Briton’s are being more thrifty, but Martin’s money-saving tips and advice on debt have saved people millions of pounds over the past few years, especially since the recessions has taken hold.
‘’He’s also advised people on how to get their bills down to the lowest amount possible and even how to reduce the amount they spend on their weekly food shop.
''Not only is he extremely savvy when it comes to spending money wisely but he isn’t afraid to speak his mind if something is unfair either.
Sixth place in the poll of 1900 Brits went to BBC business editor Robert Peston, while Conservative MP and Shadow Secretary of State for Business Kenneth Clarke came seventh.
Shadow chancellor George Osbourne was voted in at number eight while Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg was at nine.
Lord Mandelson completed the top ten.
Steve Booth added: “Crunchonomics shows that British people think the worst of the recession is behind them, but they are still not spending the way they were this time last year. Martin Lewis has the peoples’ trust and are helping them get the most from their budgets.”
Top ten people to lead us out of recession
1. Martin Lewis
2. Gordon Brown
3. David Cameron
4. Alistair Darling
5. Alan Sugar
6. Robert Peston
7. Ken Clarke
8. George Osbourne
9. Nick Clegg
10. Lord Mandelson
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