Political Monitor


Most Britons think the worst of the cost of living crisis is still to come

But the number of Britons who think the crisis has reached its peak is increasing, according to the Ipsos February 2024 Political Monitor

Labour lead on economy and public services as Conservative share falls to record low

The Conservatives’ share of 20% is the lowest ever recorded by Ipsos in our regular Political Monitor series, which has run since 1978.

7 in 10 Britons think Brexit has had a negative impact on the UK economy

The latest Ipsos Political Monitor looks at attitudes towards whether the public think Brexit has been a success or failure

Keir Starmer opens clear lead over Rishi Sunak as the most capable Prime Minister

Headline Voting Intention January 2024: Labour 49% (+8 pts), Conservatives 27% (+3), Liberal Democrats 7% (-6), Green 7% (-2), Reform UK 4% (-3), Other 5% (-1).

Public concerned price rises in some sectors motivated by profits more than inflationary pressures

The latest Ipsos Political Monitor, taken 1st – 7th December 2023, explores public attitudes to price rises in different sectors. 

Clear majorities think Rishi Sunak’s government has done a bad job on key public priorities such as the NHS and cost of living

The December 20203 Ipsos Political Monitor explores public attitudes to the job Rishi Sunak’s government has done in key areas, whether Labour would do a better job and what impact they think recent changes in the Autumn Statement will have on their personal finances next year.
Politics Survey

8 in 10 Britons think Rishi Sunak’s government has done a bad job managing immigration

The December 2023 Ipsos Political Monitor explores public attitudes to how Rishi Sunak’s Conservative government have managed immigration and whether Labour would do a better job.
Politics Survey

Ipsos analysis shows Conservative support amongst ethnic minorities has remained low since Rishi Sunak became Prime Minister

A new study from Ipsos in the UK explores voting intention and leader satisfaction ratings amongst ethnic minority and white Britons between 1996 and 2023.
Scotland Survey

Double-digit lead for SNP but a majority of the public think Michael Matheson should resign

6 in 10 people in Scotland think Michael Matheson should resign as Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care over the issue of his data roaming bill, according to the latest Ipsos Scottish Political Monitor in partnership with STV News.