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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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Labour slip to third place in September Ipsos Political Monitor poll
Ipsos's September 2009 Political Monitor, conducted 25-27 September, has the Conservatives down seven points to 36% since August, the Lib Dems up by eight points to 25% and Labour slipping to third place on 24% down two points among those certain to vote
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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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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.
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Issues Index May 2009
Ipsos's May Issues Index shows that, according to the public, the economy remains the most important issue facing the country.
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Issues Index April 2009
The economy is still the most important issue facing Britain, while, as Britain withdraws from Iraq, concern about defence and foreign affairs is at its lowest since 9/11.
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Issues Index February 2009
Ipsos's February Issues Index shows that the economy remains the most important issue facing Britain as far as the public are concerned. However, the percentage of those saying the economy is among the most important issues facing Britain (67%) has decreased since last month (when it peaked at 70%). This is the first time since July 2008 that there has been a drop (albeit a small one) in the number concerned about the economy. Crime remains in second place, cited as an important issue by a third (32%) of the public.
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Diversity and Multiple Identities - University of Oxford
We will be conducting survey fieldwork for a research project by Oxford University which looks at how ethnic diversity can impact on social trust.