00:00Are you getting the basics from your leaders?
00:03That's a key question as the UK prepares for an election on July 4th.
00:09Research firm Gallup asked British people to rate basic public services and infrastructure last year.
00:16They were quizzed about their communities, things like housing, healthcare, schools and public transport.
00:23The overall rating, 67 out of 100.
00:27That may not sound too bad, but in 2011 it was 79.
00:32Here's the thing, people from all walks of life rated services in very similar ways.
00:38So, for the poorest, 20%, a rating of 68.
00:42For the richest, a score of 66.
00:46Politics didn't seem to matter that much either.
00:49Those who approved of the country's leadership have a rating of 70,
00:53just four points above those who weren't happy with the government.
00:58What does all this mean?
01:00Well, most people think services aren't as good as they used to be.
01:04And no matter who wins the election, it seems the UK will have to go back to basics.
