Political Monitor


British public think Labour have the best policies on key issues but are often unsure how they would tackle them

The June 2023 Ipsos Political Monitor asked the public about the key issues that would impact their vote at the next General Election.

Eight in ten Britons are dissatisfied with how the government is running the country

80% are dissatisfied with how the government is running the country.

One in five voters say they are very likely to vote tactically at the next General Election

Around one in three Britons say they are very or fairly likely to vote for a party that is not their first choice at the next General Election to keep another party out according to the May 2023 UK Political Monitor from Ipsos.

Nearly 2 in 3 Britons expect Labour to win most MPs at next General Election

8 in 10 Britons (80%) believe Britain needs a fresh team of leaders according to the May 2023 Ipsos Political Monitor.

Boost in personal ratings for King Charles and Prince William after the Coronation – but support for a republic also reaches new high

New polling by Ipsos reveals that 63% are satisfied with the job King Charles is doing as Monarch, an increase from before the Coronation

Rishi Sunak’s personal poll ratings improve but Labour retain strong lead in voting intention

Voting Intention: Labour is on 49 per cent (down two points on February), Conservative 26 per cent (up one point), Liberal Democrats 11 per cent (up two points) and Greens six per cent (up one point) according to the March 2023 Ipsos Political Monitor poll.

Two in three Britons think the worst of the cost-of-living crisis is still to come

57% of Britons think the economy will get worse over the next twelve months, down from 69% in December 2022

Two in three Britons say it is time for a change at the next election

Rishi Sunak and the Conservatives still face significant challenges in the opinion polls, according to the latest Ipsos Political Monitor.

54% lack confidence in quality of local NHS services for this winter as concerns over waiting lists intensify

The December Ipsos Political Monitor, taken 7-13 December, shows the level of public concern over the NHS for this winter