Political Monitor


Conservatives seen as more divided and less fit to govern than a year ago

The public also lack confidence in the government’s long-term economic policies as economic optimism drops. Despite this, Philip Hammond is still preferred over John McDonnell as most capable chancellor

Majority of Britons think Trump's election has worsened America's standing in the world

Ipsos's October 2017 Political Monitor shows that the majority of Britons think Trump's election has worsened America's standing in the world.

Confidence in Theresa May to get a good deal for Britain in Brexit negotiations remains low

Ipsos's October 2017 Political Monitor shows little confidence among the public that Theresa May will get a good Brexit deal for Britain.

Jeremy Corbyn’s leader image ratings improve since last conference season, Theresa May’s get worse

Jeremy Corbyn leads on honesty, personality, likeability and less out of touch, Theresa May ahead on patriotism, capable leader and good in a crisis

Public remain pessimistic about the health of Britain’s economy

The public remain pessimistic about the health of Britain’s economy

Britons split on single market access vs immigration control but move to single market

Britons remain split on prioritising single market access or immigration control – both are seen as important, but there has been a move towards single market.

Confidence in Theresa May to get a good deal for Britain in Brexit negotiations has fallen, though this is still just ahead of Jeremy Corbyn.

Growing pessimism among the public about the health of Britain’s economy

There is growing pessimism among the public about the health of Britain’s economy. Ipsos Economic Optimism Index falls to its lowest level since 2011.

Theresa May’s leadership satisfaction ratings fall further after the General Election

Ipsos's July 2017 Political Monitor shows Theresa May’s leadership satisfaction ratings falling further after the General Election as Jeremy Corbyn's continue to improve.
Election Survey

Ipsos Final Election Poll 2017

Ipsos’s final election poll for the Evening Standard indicates that Theresa May and the Conservatives are on course to win the 2017 General Election.