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Political Monitor Survey

Reform UK holds slim voting intention lead over Labour but Andy Burnham preferred as PM to Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch

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.
Sunak ties with Starmer on most capable PM, Truss slightly behind - Ipsos
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Sunak ties with Starmer on most capable PM, Truss slightly behind

Rishi Sunak is more likely to be seen as having what it takes to be a good PM compared to Liz Truss, according to the latest Ipsos Political Monitor.
Half do not know what either Boris Johnson or Keir Starmer stands for
Politics Survey

Boris Johnson’s likeability ratings fall to his lowest score as PM

As the Prime Minister faces more pressure, his likeability ratings drop further
Three in four Britons expect the economy to worsen in the next 12 months
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Three in four Britons expect the economy to worsen in the next 12 months

Economic Optimism has only ever been this low in March this year, July 2008 and January 1980
Conservative party image weakens with lowest score since 2011 on being seen as ‘fit to govern’ - Ipsos
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Conservative party image weakens with lowest score since 2011 on being seen as ‘fit to govern’

Voting Intention: CON 30% (-3), LAB 41% (+2), LDs 15% (+3).
58% think Keir Starmer should resign if fined for Covid breaches but 6 in 10 think he should not resign if he is not
Politics Survey

58% think Keir Starmer should resign if fined for Covid breaches but 6 in 10 think he should not resign if he is not

Andy Burnham tops the list of potential replacements with the public but few alternatives stand out
Latest Ipsos leader image ratings shows Keir Starmer ahead of Boris Johnson on many attributes - Ipsos
Political Monitor Survey

Latest Ipsos leader image ratings shows Keir Starmer ahead of Boris Johnson on many attributes

However Boris Johnson extends his lead on good in a crisis, and Keir Starmer’s ratings on sound judgement have slipped since December
Labour extends lead over Conservatives as most trusted to address cost of living - Ipsos
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Labour extends lead over Conservatives as most trusted to address cost of living

37% trust Labour most to "reduce you and your family's cost of living" compared to 22% who trust the Conservatives most.
Majority of Britons now satisfied with government handling of Russian invasion of Ukraine - Ipsos
Political Monitor Survey

Majority of Britons now satisfied with government handling of Russian invasion of Ukraine

However, half think too little humanitarian support is being provided
Conservatives' lead on the economy falls as Labour seen as best party on tax - Ipsos
Political Monitor Survey

Conservatives' lead on the economy falls as Labour seen as best party on tax

The Conservatives still retain a lead on ‘managing the economy’ overall (+6). However, this lead has fallen from +18 in October 2020.
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