Politics


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.
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Trinh Tu - Safe and legal routes will only succeed if the public believes they are working

Trinh Tu has written extensively on public perceptions on migration and refugees, with a particular lens looking at Government policies and public confidence, using Ipsos insights.
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Ben Roff - Politics Home – Uniting the progressive bloc is key to the prime minister-in-waiting's electoral prospects

Ipsos in the UK data reveals how Andy Burnham could build a progressive voter coalition across moderates and those seeking more radical change.
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Long Term Political and Social Trends

In the UK, our long term political and social trends have been collected over the last 40+ years and are unrivalled amongst polling organisations.
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From Record Highs to Resignation

What Ipsos data reveals about Starmer's fall and Burnham's rise.
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Half of Britons deem nation 'ungovernable' but hold politicians more responsible than the public

New polling data from Ipsos in the UK, conducted online between 22–24 June 2026, reveals a disillusioned British electorate following the sudden resignation of Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday, 22 June. The data captures a nation divided over the fundamental ability of its system of government to deliver improvement, critical of Keir Starmer’s legacy but sceptical of the impact of new leadership, and supportive of constitutional reform.
Polling Survey

Andy Burnham seen as most likely to do a good job as Prime Minister

London, UK. New polling data from Ipsos in the UK, taken 19th – 22nd June 2026 - the majority of which taken before Keir Starmer’s resignation speech – shows that 35% of Britons think Andy Burnham would do a good job as Prime Minister.
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Andy Burnham continues to be the public’s preferred choice to replace Keir Starmer

New polling data from Ipsos in the UK taken 12th – 16th June 2026, so before the Makerfield by-election, shows that 2 in 3 Britons think Keir Starmer should not lead Labour into the next General Election though they are split on when exactly he should depart.

Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting’s national favourability ratings fall ahead of the Makerfield by-election

The latest Ipsos Political Pulse, conducted online between 5-9 June 2026 among 2,247 British adults aged 18+ explores attitudes towards leading UK politicians.