Three ways for policymakers to get the truth across to the public
Tabloid scaremongering has given British citizens a grossly inaccurate picture of statistics. Here's how to change that, writes Ben Page in the Guardian.
New polling data from Ipsos in the UK, carried out 8-12 May 2026, following King Charles III’s state visit to the US, explores British public attitudes to the visit, and compares British and American perceptions of its impact on UK/US relations.
The latest Ipsos Political Pulse, conducted between 8-12 May 2026 among 2,191 British adults in conjunction with ITV/Peston, reveals a challenging landscape for the current government, with low favourability for Prime Minister Keir Starmer and a significant shift in public expectations regarding Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.
