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Politics Survey

No political retribution for the economy - yet

Economic concerns are increasing, which may be storing up trouble for the Conservatives in the long run says Gideon Skinner
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Home Truths

Research Director, Ben Marshall, looks at the issue of housing and the possible political implications.
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Politics Blog: Salmond has Labour in a zugzwang

Christopher Mclean asks, should the Scottish Labour Party campaign for devolution max in an attempt to with the Scottish electorate, or oppose the SNP and independence outright?
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Addressing public concerns on immigration requires looking beyond the numbers

What groups does the word 'immigrant' bring to mind? Tom Frere-Smith analyses our recent poll for the Migration Observatory.
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Planning an `independence generation' - can the SNP persuade voters to back an autonomous Scotland?

Mark Diffley analyses the mood among Scottish voters ahead of the SNP party conference in Inverness.
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London's skilled working class and policing

Ipsos polling for BBC London finds particularly strong support among skilled working class (or "C2") Londoners for the Met taking a more robust approach in any future riots.
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In need of a paddle: the challenges facing Willie Rennie and the Scottish Liberal Democrats

Ahead of the Scottish Liberal Democrat annual conference, Christopher McLean says it is clear that there are a number of key challenges facing its new leader Willie Rennie.
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Conservatives are trusted on their traditional strengths while the public prefer Labour on `softer' issues

The Conservative Party is most trusted by the public to preserve law and order, encourage individuals to take responsibility for themselves and promote family values.

Labour are most trusted to give children and young people a good start in life and be fair to all sections of society

Liberal Democrats struggle to gain traction on many issues - although their best score is on protecting the environment
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Miliband's image improves, but still behind Cameron on key leadership qualities

Although he trails the Prime Minister on most aspects and is lowest of the three leaders on likeability, Ed Miliband's image has improved since last December, especially when it comes to understanding the problems facing Britain

Cameron has clearest vision for Britain, most capable and best in crisis but also seen as out of touch

Nick Clegg is seen as likeable but also more style than substance