Defence

Parliament
Defence Survey

Despite rising support for increasing defence spending, half of Britons say there are no circumstances under which they would take up arms for Britain

New polling data from Ipsos in the UK reveals that public appetite for military investment remains strong amidst global instability, though Britons remain divided over how to fund additional defence spending.
Ukraine
Politics Survey

Nearly 3 in 4 Britons say they do not trust President Trump to help deliver peace in Ukraine-Russia conflict

Almost three-quarters of the public (73%) say they do not trust President Trump very much or at all to help deliver peace in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
Globe
Politics Survey

Just one in three Britons can correctly identify the location of the Chagos Islands

33% of Britons can correctly identify the location of the Chagos Islands when given a series of options on a map – 45% say they don’t know where they are.
Ipsos - Attitudes towards defence and public spending
Defence Survey

Four in ten support plans to increase defence spending, but majority do not trust Conservatives to have right policies on defence

Twice as many Britons support the policy to increase spending to 2.5% of GDP as oppose it according to a new Ipsos poll
One year on, Britons remain in favour of supporting Ukraine
Defence Survey

One year on, Britons remain in favour of supporting Ukraine

One year after Russian invaded Ukraine, Britons remain concerned about Ukrainian civilians and the UK's national security, but stay committed to helping those in Ukraine
Opinion split as to whether government spending on defence and the Armed Forces should be increased, decreased or stay the same
War/Terrorism Survey

Opinion split as to whether government spending on defence and the Armed Forces should be increased, decreased or stay the same

New polling by Ipsos shows British opinion is split as to whether or not more money should be spent on defence and the Armed Forces.
Public trust Conservatives more than Labour on defence - Ipsos
War/Terrorism Survey

Public trust Conservatives more than Labour on defence

The March 2022 Ipsos Political Monitor poll finds that the public trust the Conservatives more than Labour on defence by a 2:1 margin
Ipsos - UK Issues Index - March 2022
Issues Index Survey

Ipsos Issues Index: March 2022

Defence and foreign affairs leap to the top of Britons’ concerns in our latest UK Issues Index
Ipsos Issues Index
Issues Index Survey

Concern over defence/terrorism rises to the highest level since 2015

Post-election, and in the aftermath of recent terror attacks, concern about defence/terrorism is seen as the third biggest concern among Britons in the June 2017 Ipsos/Economist Issues Index.
Ipsos Issues Index - April 2017
Issues Index Survey

Brexit and NHS are the joint top issue for Britons

The April 2017 Ipsos/Economist Issues Index shows concern over Brexit remaining high with half (48%) mentioning it as one of the most important issues facing Britain.
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