Politics

New polling data from Ipsos in the UK, conducted in partnership with BBC Women’s Hour between 28–30 October 2026, reveals deep public pessimism towards the nation's economic health in the immediate aftermath of Chancellor John Healey’s first Autumn Budget. While key interventions aimed at easing household expenses enjoy overwhelming public support, the wider package has done little to dispel entrenched anxiety about personal finances, public services, and the overarching direction of the British economy.

The Chancellor has some tough decisions to make

New polling data, conducted 15-22nd October 2026, shows Labour taking a 8-point lead over their nearest rival. This time that is the Conservatives rather than Reform UK.

New Ipsos Scotland polling finds a marked rise since May in positive attitudes towards close working between the Scottish and UK governments.

Burnham passes the Gen Z vibe test

Join Ipsos and the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) for an exclusive Beyond the Bubble briefing exploring the difficult choices at the heart of this year's Budget.

New Ipsos polling shows the British public are more likely to pick contestants over politicians as being more trustworthy when asked in direct head-to-heads.

New polling data from Ipsos in the UK, conducted 29–30 September 2026, reveals public reactions following Prime Minister Andy Burnham's major speech at the Labour Party Conference this Tuesday. As the Government sets out its policy agenda, the polling explores whether the Prime Minister's address has succeeded in restoring public hope in the nation's future, economy, and public services.

New polling data from Ipsos collected ahead of the Labour Party conference reveals the public's most preferred party leader for sharing a pint.