The biggest problem for Labour is that people don't know what it stands for
History shows that parties can win despite the unpopularity of their leaders, but to do so Labour needs to offer policy substance writes Bobby Duffy in the New Statesman.
New polling data from Ipsos in the UK, carried out 8-12 May 2026, following King Charles III’s state visit to the US, explores British public attitudes to the visit, and compares British and American perceptions of its impact on UK/US relations.
The latest Ipsos Political Pulse, conducted between 8-12 May 2026 among 2,191 British adults in conjunction with ITV/Peston, reveals a challenging landscape for the current government, with low favourability for Prime Minister Keir Starmer and a significant shift in public expectations regarding Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.
