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The Environment: Who Cares?
New research by the MORI Social Research Institute has raised interesting facts about who (or what) the public feels offers the greatest threat to green spaces. Surprisingly, when pointing the finger of blame it is not local planners, politicians or pollution which are perceived as the greatest threat — but the public itself!
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Shakespeare still relevant to UK's young people
A study for the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) shows that most young people in the UK still feel that Shakespeare plays an important role in British culture.
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Public Attitudes to Transport in England
Transport continues to dominate both the national and local agenda. Three in ten people spontaneously cite transport as a main problem facing Britain today, while over four in ten see it as the most important local issue with congestion cited as the main problem
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No Royal Rollercoaster
If you take your view of British public opinion from the impressions reflected in the media, this has been something of a roller-coaster few months for the standing of the Monarchy and Royal Family.
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Single European Currency Tracker, May 2002
Our latest MORI poll (carried out just after the 'Paxman' interviews) suggests that PM Blair's pro-EMU comments have failed to generate much rise in public support for EMU entry.
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'Top Of The Crops!' Carrot Tops Veg Table
It's official — the nation's favourite vegetable is the carrot. The potato runs a close second but only among men as more women prefer broccoli.
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Adoption: The Baby And The Bathwater
This morning's widespread press discussion of last night's Commons vote to allow adoption by unmarried couples (including same-sex couples) makes much of the political ructions that the issue has caused in the Conservative Party, but there is little reference to public opinion on the issue.The issue is not yet resolved. Separate amendments defining that a couple can be of the same sex or different sex will be voted on next week; and the final bill may still be blocked in the Lords.
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Many Councillors 'Divorced' From The Electorate
Two thirds of people have never met their local councillor and a similar number cannot name one, according to a new poll published today, on the eve of this May's local elections.
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European Competitiveness In Peril As The 'Right' People Reluctant To Work Abroad
Views of employers and employees on workforce mobility within the EU.
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Survey Confirms Fears On Cot Death
A MORI poll on cot death has revealed an alarming lack of awareness of the measures which should be taken to help prevent cot death.