Political Monitor


Theresa May has big lead as most capable Prime Minister

Theresa May seen as most capable Prime Minister. Brexit is biggest issue for Britons when deciding how to vote, followed by the NHS and education.

Levels of pessimism for future of NHS, policing and education highest for 15 years

Nearly two in three think that the quality of Britain's public services have got worse over the last five years, according to a new study from Ipsos.
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Four in ten have confidence in May to get a good deal for Britain in Brexit negotiations

Four in ten have confidence in May to get a good deal for Britain in Brexit negotiations
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Satisfaction with Hammond drops, as does economic optimism

Satisfaction with the Chancellor has fallen since November, according to Ipsos's latest Political Monitor.
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Europe still seen as most important relationship for Britain

Despite voting to leave the European Union in June last year, Europe is still seen as the most important relationship for Britain compared with America or the Commonwealth.
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Theresa May's honeymoon continues as Jeremy Corbyn still struggles with public approval

Theresa May continues to have strong backing from the British public according to Ipsos's February 2017 Political Monitor.
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Trade Unions still seen as essential to protecting workers' rights but rise in number seeing them as having too much power

Trade Unions are still seen as important to protecting Britain's workers according Ipsos's latest Political Monitor, but there has been a rise in those thinking they have too much power in Britain today.
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Britain still divided on priorities for Brexit negotiations

As Theresa May opens up the new year outlining her Government's stance on the upcoming Brexit negotiations, Ipsos's first Political Monitor of 2017 shows a nation divided on what those terms should mean.
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Britons predict a good year ahead in 2017 for Theresa May, Sadiq Khan and themselves

As an eventful year draws to a close Ipsos's latest Political Monitor reveals who Britons think will enjoy good fortune in 2017. Half (51%) believe 2017 will be a good year for Prime Minister Theresa May (35% think a bad year) including three in four (74%) Conservative supporters.