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Ipsos Context Energy, Global Summary, Jan 2023

Britons still support Ukraine but uncertain how war will end, as new Ipsos poll reveals what they want to see from a potential peace deal

Most Britons (59%) continue to support UK assistance for Ukraine, and half (51%) believe that economic sanctions on Russia are necessary, even if it means higher energy and food prices.

Public priorities on NHS, economy and bills clash with scepticism over government delivery, new Ipsos poll finds

The economy/cost of living, NHS waiting times and small boat crossings continue to dominate the public agenda. Despite these being public priorities, the government receives negative net satisfaction ratings across all thirteen milestones tested.

We’re not prepared for hot weather say Brits, with only half saying they would comply with hosepipe bans

New polling suggests only half (49%) of Britons would abide by hosepipe bans in their area if there was a drought, dropping to 35% of 16 to 34 year olds.

Half say Labour is doing a bad job at delivering a mission-led government

While Labour leads as the party seen as most likely to achieve its missions to improve the NHS and break down barriers to opportunity, Reform UK leads on “taking back our streets”, and the Greens on clean energy.

Public responds positively to NHS 10 Year Plan measures, but with some scepticism about its impact

New Ipsos polling in the UK suggests Britons are responding positively to the recently unveiled NHS 10 Year Plan, with public more likely to say will make things better for patients (35%) than worse (9%).

Three quarters of Britons concerned about fuel price increases, as Israel / Iran conflict continues

Three quarters (75%) of Britons say they’re concerned about impact of Israel / Iran conflict on fuel prices.

Public sees little progress on Labour’s milestones, according to new Ipsos poll

Perceptions of the government’s performance on most milestones and priorities has decreased since March. In addition, large proportions of the public say they have not noticed much progress on any of the government’s milestones since they came to power in July 2024. Seven in ten say that they have not seen much progress made on raising living standards (71%) or reducing energy bills (70%).

Public confidence in Labour’s delivery of its five missions is low – especially economic growth

Across all five of Starmer’s missions, more people continue to believe Labour is doing a bad job than a good job.

Almost nine in ten Britons are concerned about energy prices

Almost nine in ten (88%) Britons are concerned about the current cost of energy. Nearly eight in ten (77%) are concerned about how dependent the UK is on energy imports from other countries.