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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.
Politics Survey

Consensus but not action: the debate around skills

Much has been made of the shortage of workers with skills in key areas, especially technical expertise. Hannah Merritt asks if MPs and candidates really grasp the issue.
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To whom it may concern: The postbags of the next class of MPs

In just a few days, the corridors of Westminster will be graced with new faces. But do prospective parliamentarians know what lies in store? Dominic Damesick explores what issues PPCs think they will receive the most letters about if they are elected as MPs. 
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The Ipsos Final Election poll

Ipsos's Final Election Poll for the Evening Standard indicates that Britain may be on course for an indecisive general election result.
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Mid Staffs: what impact has it had?

We explore how, if at all, Mid Staffs has impacted on public perceptions of quality in the health service.
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Mental health services and spending: what do the public think?

A recent Ipsos poll indicated that almost four in five people believe the proportion of spend on mental health services should increase in the future; we explore why the public might hold this view.
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Public split on the ideal voting system, while NHS and economy remain top issues for voters

Public split on the ideal voting system, while NHS and economy remain top issues for voters, says our latest Political Monitor poll.
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Political Behaviour Part 3: Candidates

In the third and final blog in the series, Ipsos's Chris Perry considers political candidates, whether they matter and how persuasive they are.
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Over half of public think that the future will be worse for young people

A new Ipsos survey shows widespread and growing pessimism for the future of young people in Britain.
Public Health Survey

NHS funding and politics: the public's trust is not for sale

Louise Park, Associate Director and Stephanie Crowe, Research Executive from Ipsos write for the Health Service Journal exploring funding pledges for the NHS and how this resonates with the public
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