Political Monitor


Politics Survey

Over half say Theresa May has what it takes to be a good PM

Ipsos's July 2016 Political Monitor reveals that over half (55%) believe that Theresa May has what it takes to be a good Prime Minister, up from 28% in July 2015.
Immigration Survey

4 ways the anti-immigration vote won the referendum for Brexit

Total control on immigration mattered more to voters than the single market, writes Aalia Khan in the New Statesman.
Politics Survey

Conservatives seen as less united than in January - but still more so than Labour

Ipsos's June Political Monitor reveals that one in four (24%) believes the Conservative party is the most clear and united party while just 13% think this of the Labour party.
Politics Survey

Half say government doing bad job on economy as economic optimism falls

One year on from the election of a Conservative majority in Westminster, Ipsos's Political Monitor finds a fall in the public's ratings on the government's management of the economy.
Politics Survey

Half believe the economy will get worse in the short term if Britain leaves the EU but more likely to think it will improve in the long term

With just one month to go until the referendum on Britain's membership of the European Union, Ipsos's new Political Monitor shows that on balance Britons believe the economy would be better off in the long term if Britain left the European Union yet likely be worse off in the years immediately following Brexit.
Politics Survey

Cameron still viewed as most capable leader although Corbyn seen as being more honest than most politicians

David Cameron is revealed as the most capable party leader in the eyes of the British public in the April 2016 Ipsos Political Monitor.
Politics Survey

Remain and leave supporters split on President Obama's EU intervention

New Ipsos polling shows the British public are split on US President Barack Obama expressing his view on whether or not Britain should stay in the European Union. Half (49%) think that President Obama should express his view while 46% say that he should not.
Politics Survey

Economy and immigration key issues for Britons in the EU referendum

With just two months to go until Britain decides whether it will remain a member of the European Union or leave, Ipsos's latest Political Monitor reveals the economy and immigration to be the most important issues for the public when deciding how to vote.
Politics Survey

George Osborne's satisfaction ratings equal his worst ever following budget

One week following George Osborne's budget announcement, Ipsos's new Political Monitor shows the Chancellor's satisfaction ratings have fallen compared to last month.