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Worcester's Weblog - Too early to call?
Sir Robert Worcester calls on pundits not to jump the gun and call the election too early. In this piece he explains the numerous issues and events that could still have a dramatic effect on who the country chooses as its next government.
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2009 Members of the Scottish Parliament Survey findings
A year ago, MSPs were overwhelmingly pessimistic about the near-term prospects for the Scottish economy. Views now are more mixed - one in six Government Members believe prospects will improve compared to half of Opposition Members.
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Talk of independence is doing SNP few favours
The SNP maintains a strong position in terms of support for both Holyrood and Westminster elections in spite of, rather than because of, its policy on independence for Scotland according to Ipsos's latest political poll in Scotland.
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Issues Index November 2009
Concern about defence and race/immigration increases, although the economy remains the key issue for now
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The economy still tops the public agenda, as concern about unemployment decreases
Ipsos's October Issues Index shows that the economy remains the most important issue facing the country today. Over half of the public (52%) place it amongst the most important issues facing Britain. This is a similar percentage to the number who cited this issue in June, July and August of this year.
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The 4th National Scottish Survey of Attitudes to Mental Health, Mental Wellbeing and Mental Health Problems
Ipsos was commissioned by the Scottish Government to undertake this survey to examine the views and experiences of a representative sample of the Scottish population in relation to a spectrum of mental health-related issues.
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August 2009 Issues Index
Ipsos's monthly Issues Index shows that three in ten respondents (30%) are concerned about Unemployment, a five point increase on last month and the highest level of concern measured since December 1998. This comes after the release of ONS figures showing the number of unemployed at 2.435 million - the highest figure since 1995.
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NHS is as important as economy in determining public vote
Newly released data from a June survey for the public sector trade union UNISON shows that the NHS remains a key election issue, despite the recession. Ninety-six per cent of the public say the NHS will be an important factor in deciding how they vote at the next general election. This compares to the economy (important for 93%), crime (92%), public services (85%), schools (85%) and Britain's relationship with Europe (70%).
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Issues Index July 2009
As has been the case since September 2008, the economy is the most important issue facing the country today according to the public. Over half (55%) place it amongst the most important issues, a similar percentage to the number who cited this issue last month (54%).
Indeed, the economy shows no sign of being knocked off the top spot - the second highest issue (race relations/immigration) is cited as an important issue by only half as many respondents (27%). -
Issues Index June 2009
Ipsos's June Issues Index shows that, according to the public, the economy remains the most important issue facing the country, as has been the case since September of last year. Over half (54%) see it is an important issue, though this represents a drop of five percentage points since May. This is also a drop of sixteen percentage points since January, when seven in ten (70%) saw it as among the most important issues.