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.
The July 2026 Ipsos Issues Index shows that immigration continues to be seen as the top issue facing Britain, with the economy in second place and the NHS and inflation both third. Fieldwork took place between 1 and 8 July, before the appointment of Andy Burnham as UK Prime Minister.
New polling data from Ipsos in the UK, conducted 21-23 July 2026, reveals continued high levels of economic anxiety across the nation as Andy Burnham assumes office as Prime Minister.
