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Britons Divided on AI's Impact as UK Government Aims for Global Leadership
Three in ten (29%) believe AI will have a positive impact, while 26% say anticipate a negative impact (23% no difference).
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Easier access to GP practice appointments is now the public’s top priority for the NHS, overtaking resolving staffing issues
The public’s priorities for the NHS have shifted since May 2024. For the first time, making it easier to get appointments at GP practices is the public’s top priority for the NHS (38%). This is followed by improving waiting times for A&E (33%), reducing the number of staff leaving the NHS by improving working conditions (29%) and reducing waste and improving the efficiency of NHS services (29%).
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More Britons favourable towards Nigel Farage than Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch and Ed Davey
Three in ten are favourable towards Farage, 46% unfavourable.
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Around 8 in 10 Britons concerned about having to wait on a trolley at A&E
When asked what words they think of when they think of the NHS, “long waiting times”, “understaffed”, and “delays” are the most common responses.
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British public opinion about the conflict in Ukraine, three years on
2 in 3 or more continue to be concerned about the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on Ukrainian civilians, the UK economy and UK national security.
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Half of Britons say Rachel Reeves’ decisions have made them less confident about economic growth
Two-thirds of the public disagree with the decision to end winter fuel payments for pensioners who do not receive Pension Credit.
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Patients struggling with NHS admin
Ipsos polling for the King’s Fund, National Voices and Healthwatch England reveals that nearly two in three patients (64%) have experienced at least one NHS admin problem in the last year (for themselves or someone they care for) such as lost test results, inability to change or cancel appointments, or receiving incorrect information.
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Love across the political divide? Not so easy, say Britons
42% of Britons think a potential romantic partner’s political views are important.
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Public Affairs Insights: Our Flagship Publications
Explore our thought leadership on the state of public opinion on politics and society, policy and public services.
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Almost half say Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves doing a bad job– their worst ratings since taking office
Nearly half (48%) of Britons think the Labour government is doing badly at running the country, a figure comparable to ratings of Boris Johnson's government. Overall, most of the public (56%) are disappointed in what Labour has done so far.