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.
Approval ratings for the government and all three main party leaders are down after the Olympics, with the September Ipsos Political Monitor showing Nick Clegg is hit with his worst ever ratings.
Economic optimism falls to its lowest point since December 2008 and people's concerns about being able to pay the bills, retire as planned and their children's job prospects are rising.
Half of the public think the phone hacking scandal will lead to major changes in public life, but large minority think it will blow over with no significant impact.
Support for cuts to public services falls as the impact of spending cuts begins to be felt.
There is widespread concern about the effects of cuts in the next 12 months as pessimism about the economy increases to levels of concern not seen since the start of 2009
Confidence in Britain's economic prospects falls away, as support for the government decreases.
However, Cameron remains liked and the public have not yet made up their minds about Ed Miliband
Our September Political Monitor shows Labour level with the Conservatives on 37% of the vote share among those absolutely certain to vote. For the first time since the election the government now has a negative satisfaction rating.
