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Political Attitudes in Great Britain for October 1997
Research study conducted for The Times Newspaper - published 30 October 1997
MORI interviewed a representative quota sample of 1,772 adults aged 18+ at 166 sampling points across Great Britain between 24-27 October 1997. -
Political Attitudes in Great Britain for September 1997
Data on satisfaction with party leaders, economic optimism, issues facing Britain, voting intention.
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The Power of Public Opinion: Princess Diana: 1961-1997
The power of public opinion was vividly demonstrated recently in Britain by an event which grabbed the attention of the entire world. Princess Diana, an icon of our time with probably the highest awareness level of anyone in the world, was killed in a car crash and at the age of 36, struck down in the prime of life. Her life was measured in the thousands of extra copies of magazines and newspapers in every language published, when she was the cover picture. Her death became a world-wide public event, with millions who had never met her feeling a personal bereavement.
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Attitudes To Marriage
A recent MORI survey shows that 61% are either married or living as married, 22% single and 17% widowed,
divorced or separated. -
What The Visitors Think
A recent MORI survey shows that 91% of the visitors to the 'Sensation' exhibition at the Royal Academy felt that the
gallery has a responsibility to present art of all types even if it shocks and causes offence. -
Myra Hindley
A recent MORI poll conducted on behalf of Great Percy Productions Limited shows that 77% disagree with the current policy that prisoners serving life sentences for murder may
be released after a certain period of time. This figure increases to 83% when asked if Myra Hindley, who received a life
sentence and has now served 31 years imprisonment, should be released from prison. -
Abortion - Whose Choice?
A recent MORI poll shows that one in three people (34%) believe that the law should be changed to give pregnant women
the right to an abortion in any circumstances. However, just over half (51%) disagree that the law should be so changed. -
The Paranormal - Night & Day
In a recent MORI survey 7 out of 10 people said that they believe in some form of paranormal activity, with as many as
3 in 10 believing that human beings have had first hand experience of an after-life through near death experiences. -
MPs Want Increased Community Role For Companies
Although previous surveys of MPs have generally found greater support for corporate community investment (CCI) among Labour MPs, this year's research shows that support for CCI within Conservative ranks is growing too. Last year a mere 7% of Conservative MPs thought companies did not pay enough attention to their social responsibilities in comparison to 85% of Labour MPs. Today 83% of Labour MPs and 27% of Conservative MPs agree with this viewpoint. Overall, 94% of Labour MPs and 71% of Conservatives believe there is a greater role for industry to play in the community.
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Public Attitudes to Counterfeiting
A recent MORI survey shows that perfume / fragrance (67%), watches (64%) and clothing / footwear (63%) are among the most widely known goods to be counterfeited.