Political Monitor


Labour now lead by 8 points with the Conservatives in second place in latest voting intention polling

New polling data, conducted 15-22nd October 2026, shows Labour taking a 8-point lead over their nearest rival. This time that is the Conservatives rather than Reform UK.

Ipsos polling shows Labour 4 points ahead approaching party conference

New polling data from Ipsos in the UK, conducted 10-15th September  2026, shows Labour taking a four-point lead over Reform UK into party conference season. The polling explores public attitudes to the main parties and their leaders ahead of party conference season.

Growing public scepticism over the UK’s long-term survival as leaders of Plaid, SNP and Sinn Féin meet

Newly released data from Ipsos in the UK, following May's elections and building on political polls across the nations of the UK.

Reform UK holds slim voting intention lead over Labour but Andy Burnham preferred as PM to Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch

New polling data from Ipsos in the UK, conducted 25–30 June 2026, reveals a shifting political landscape as Prime Minister Keir Starmer prepares to step down.
Scotland Survey

SNP out in front while the race for second place is too close to call - but 1 in 4 may still change their mind

Ipsos’ final 2026 Scottish Parliament election poll for STV News.

Reform hold 6-point lead over Labour and the Conservatives

Ipsos’ latest Political Monitor is now released, with fieldwork carried out 9-15 April 2026. This means fieldwork was conducted before recent announcements about Peter Mandelson failing his security vetting.
Scotland Survey

SNP extend their lead while Scottish Labour support slumps

The SNP have extended their lead over Labour and Reform UK according to the latest Ipsos Scottish Political Monitor, taken in the first week of the Holyrood election campaigns (26-31 March) and conducted in partnership with STV News.
Politics Survey

Reform UK holds 7-point lead over Labour, Greens up 5 points

Reform UK still hold a clear lead over Labour. This lead is 7 points today – one point down from January and 8 points down from their 15-point lead in November