Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt Survey for Schott's Almanac

Ipsos's recent survey for Schott's Almanac, conducted by telephone among 1,049 British adults age 16 and over between 18-20 July, explores a range of issues around the public's fears, uncertainties and doubts about the future. The poll findings reflect the public's current economic concerns, with 86% thinking an upcoming fuel crisis is likely and 60% thinking it likely that someone they know will lose their job in the next 12 months. However, people are more optimistic about their personal circumstances, with just 8% thinking it likely they themselves will lose their job in the next 12 months, and fewer than one in five (18%) thinking it likely that they will not be able to afford to buy enough food for them and their families.  

The survey covers a very wide range of topics, including a few political questions: over half (55%) of the public think that Gordon Brown may not be Prime Minister in 12 months time, and a similar figure (52%) think think the Conservative Party will come to power in the same time period. When asked which political figure they think would 'make you and your family feel most secure if they were Prime Minister now', the most frequently mentioned individual was Margaret Thatcher (28%), followed by Tony Blair (18%) and then David Cameron (12%). Gordon Brown followed on 8%.  

Full topline data is available here.