Political Pulse
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.
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Moderate honeymoon continues for Labour and Keir Starmer but sees small slips as half think Britain is heading in wrong direction
Election
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The NHS is the main reason why voters considering choosing Labour, the economy the main reason for Conservatives
Politics
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Public prefer a Labour majority, but 3 in 10 believe majority of over 100 seats would be bad outcome
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Labour remain ahead on key issues, but half or more lack confidence either party has a good long-term plan for Britain
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British public more likely to think Labour has the best policies on the issues that matter most to them
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No significant change in Angela Rayner’s favourability ratings amidst ongoing tax row
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