Election

The rise of UKIP and the fall of the Lib Dems explains why Labour is maintaining a lead approaching the final year of this parliament, writes Roger Mortimore in the New Statesman.

A major new Ipsos survey across 20 countries shows how pessimistic many in the West are about future prospects for their young people.

Our long term political and social trends have been collected over the last 30+ years and are unrivalled amongst polling organisations.

Our long term political and social trends have been collected over the last 30+ years and are unrivalled amongst polling organisations.

Ipsos's Political Monitor for April shows that it has been a good month for George Osborne, with satisfaction in his performance as Chancellor at its highest level since Gordon Brown in 2006.

Q In choosing between [party leaders' names], which leader do you think ...
...best understands the problems facing Britain?
...would be best in a crisis?
...leads the most united team?
...is best able to deal with the challenges of the 21st century?

Q Which political party do you think has the best policies for the country as a whole?

Q Which political party, if any, do you think would be the best at looking after the interests of people like you?

How can you reach MPs through the mass media? Carl Phillips shows why media and government relations should work together.