Core support is hurting Miliband, but helping Cameron
The Labour leader's approval ratings are continuing their slow, steady decline - in stark contrast to the prime minister's, writes Gideon Skinner in Politics.co.uk.
New polling data from Ipsos in the UK, conducted 7–11 August 2026, reveals deep public opposition to the early prison release scheme alongside persistent dissatisfaction with the broader criminal justice system.
New polling data from Ipsos in the UK, conducted 30th July – 4th August 2026, shows Labour taking a three-point lead over Reform UK (albeit still within the margin of error).
New polling data from Ipsos in the UK for Politics Home, conducted 9–15 July 2026, reveals a distinct split in public opinion regarding regional tax-setting powers as ministers and regional leaders continue to discuss further fiscal devolution across Great Britain. While public satisfaction with local communities remains consistently high, the public exhibit clear resistance to devolving personal taxation.
