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Boris Johnson slight favourite with public if Kemi Badenoch falters – but half say none of the above or don’t know

Among 2024 Conservative voters, Boris Johnson is the clear favourite to succeed Kemi Badenoch, with 24% choosing the former PM. However, 2024 Reform UK voters are split between Johnson and Robert Jenrick.
7 August 2025
Society

A year on from Southport and subsequent riots, 8 in 10 continue to say Britain is divided

81% of Britons say society is divided, rising to 91% of those aged 55-75 and 90% of Reform UK voters.
3 August 2025
Society

Public Knowledge Of Diabetes

Those at high risk of diabetes know very little about the condition, according to research by the MORI Social Research Institute. The project, for Diabetes UK, shows around one in five people 'at risk' (19%) put themselves in that category.
23 February 2005
Society

Reviewing 'Positive Futures'

MORI is in its third year of evaluating and monitoring Positive Futures, which is a social inclusion initiative. The scheme aims to support some of the most at risk young people within England, by engaging them in sport and providing opportunities to access education, training and employment, and to develop key life skills.
23 February 2005
Society

Public 'Sceptical' Of Public Appointments

Although awareness of public appointments remains low in the UK, there have been some improvements since 2000 according to research by MORI. The research, commissioned by the Office of the Commissioner for Public Appointments (OCPA), shows one in five people (21%) say they have confidence in the system in place in this country.
23 February 2005
Society

Young People And Mobile Phones

Most people who are 11-21 years olds have access to a mobile phone, according to MORI's research for the Nestlé Social Research Programme. The survey shows 97% of females and 92% of males in this age group have access to a mobile phone. Texting is the most frequent form of communicating; nine out of 10 text at least daily, and more than half (54%) do so more than five times a day.
17 February 2005
Society

Don't Count On My Vote!

Turnout in May could be the lowest ever — and Labour may be hurt most.
16 February 2005
Society

Attitudes To The Hunting Ban

A MORI survey for BBC ONE's Countryfile programme has revealed that support for a ban on hunting with dogs in England and Wales has fallen from nearly two thirds of British adults to around half. The most recent question was asked in the context of a ban on hunting being due to come into force in England and Wales, subject to a legal challenge.
16 February 2005
Society

Examiner Recruitment And Retention

Examiners, moderators and markers are generally satisfied with their role, say they are likely to continue in the role and are strong advocates of the profession, according to a survey by MORI on behalf of the National Assessment Agency (NAA).
16 February 2005
Society

Public Views Of Rotary International

As Rotary International celebrates its centenary on February 23rd, MORI conducted a poll examining public awareness and perception of Rotary. The research shows that the traditional image of Rotary as 'men only' and 'a lunch club' is no longer recognised, with only 16% and 14% respectively associating the Rotary logo with these traits. Indeed, in 2005, Rotary International is most known for its community charity work (48% associated the symbol with this).
16 February 2005