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Political Pulse Survey

Two in three Britons (66%) think Starmer should not lead Labour into the next General Election but are divided on when he should go

The latest Ipsos Political Pulse, conducted between 8-12 May 2026 among 2,191 British adults in conjunction with ITV/Peston, reveals a challenging landscape for the current government, with low favourability for Prime Minister Keir Starmer and a significant shift in public expectations regarding Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.
Ipsos Political Pulse
Political Pulse Survey

Public are split on whether David Beckham should receive a Knighthood – but a majority think Sadiq Khan and Michael Gove shouldn’t receive one

Which public figures should receive a Knighthood or Damehood in the 2025 New Year Honours list?
A recent Ipsos Political Pulse survey indicates that the British public still favours Keir Starmer as Prime Minister over Kemi Badenoch or Nigel Farage.
Political Pulse Survey

Despite low approval ratings, public prefers Starmer as PM to Badenoch or Farage

A recent Ipsos Political Pulse survey indicates that the British public still favours Keir Starmer as Prime Minister over Kemi Badenoch or Nigel Farage.
A new Ipsos Political Pulse survey, taken between 13th and 17th December, reveals the latest favourability ratings for prominent political figures and parties.
Political Pulse Survey

Favourability ratings for Farage, Reform competitive with other leading politicians and parties

A new Ipsos Political Pulse survey, taken between 13th and 17th December, reveals the latest favourability ratings for prominent political figures and parties.
Ipsos Political Pulse
Politics Survey

Rachel Reeves, Angela Rayner and David Lammy highest profile Cabinet Members not including Keir Starmer

Priti Patel and Robert Jenrick highest profile Shadow Cabinet Members not including Kemi Badenoch.
Ipsos Political Pulse
Political Pulse Survey

Two in five Britons think they are worse off since Labour was elected

A new Ipsos Political Pulse survey, conducted from the 8th – 11th November, reveals the Labour government is facing considerable headwinds in public opinion, despite Conservative support remaining low.
Ipsos Political Pulse
Political Pulse Survey

Keir Starmer preferred to Kemi Badenoch as Prime Minister with public split on whether she will lead Conservatives into the next General Election

The latest Ipsos Political Pulse, carried out 8-11 November, examines public opinion towards the new leader of the opposition Kemi Badenoch compared to Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Ipsos Political Pulse
Political Pulse Survey

Nigel Farage holds highest favourability rating in Ipsos poll, but almost half hold unfavourable opinion of Reform UK leader

A new Ipsos Political Pulse survey, taken between November 8th and 11th, reveals the latest favourability ratings for prominent political figures.
Labour and Starmer approval ratings continue to drop as government nears 100 days in power
Polling Survey

Labour and Starmer approval ratings continue to drop as government nears 100 days in power

Over half (52%) of Britons are unfavourable towards Starmer (joint highest as Labour leader).
Public more likely to see James Cleverly as PM than other Conservative leadership candidates – but none score highly
Political Pulse Survey

Public more likely to see James Cleverly as PM than other Conservative leadership candidates – but none score highly

New polling from Ipsos explores attitudes towards the politicians' standing in the Conservative Party leadership contest.
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