Politics

Politics Survey

Low support for electoral pacts among Britons

New polling from Ipsos for Sky News, conducted from 20–24 February, explores public attitudes towards the idea of electoral pacts between different political parties, alongside attitudes towards the main political parties and their leaders.

30.03.26

Politics Webinar

Beyond the Bubble: The 2026 Local and Devolved Elections Briefing

Join us for an exclusive Ipsos briefing.

23.03.26

Scotland Survey

Favourability towards Reform UK dips in Scotland while the SNP’s ratings hold up

John Swinney is the best rated of the party leaders, with a clear lead over Anas Sarwar and Malcolm Offord on most key leadership traits - although public sentiment is more negative than positive towards all the Scottish party leaders.

18.03.26

Politics Survey

Reform UK holds 7-point lead over Labour, Greens up 5 points

Reform UK still hold a clear lead over Labour. This lead is 7 points today – one point down from January and 8 points down from their 15-point lead in November

15.03.26

Political Monitor Survey

SNP maintain polling lead in Scotland but four in ten say they may change their minds

SNP lead constituency voting intentions on 36% (+1 from early December).

04.03.26

Economy Survey

UK businesses split on whether Keir Starmer should step down amid slight fall in economic pessimism

New polling from Ipsos finds slight improvements in economic outlook among businesses and the general public but many concerns remain. Fieldwork was carried out before the Spring Statement and recent conflict in the Middle East.

03.03.26