Public opinion on benefits is not a one-way street
Voters believe the welfare system is too generous but also remain committed to fairness and to tackling "causes not symptoms" writes Ben Marshall in the New Statesman.
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).
