Politics

Crime has fallen in voters' list of concerns just as fewer incidents are being reported. Are we entering a golden age of tranquility on Britain's streets, or is something else going on? Joe Hitchcock blogs for politics.co.uk.

Q Who do you think would make the most capable Prime Minister?

Katie Harris writes about a recent Ipsos survey of potential parliamentary candidates (PPCs) that reveals some interesting parallels, as well as discrepancies, between hopeful candidates and incumbent members of the same political parties on the subject of the EU.

New research from Ipsos indicates that during the 2015 General Election, politics has (mostly) won the social media battle against entertainment news stories.

For all the debate, how do MPs really feel about TTIP? Carl Phillips digs into some data from December 2014.

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.

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. 

Ipsos's Final Election Poll for the Evening Standard indicates that Britain may be on course for an indecisive general election result.

We explore how, if at all, Mid Staffs has impacted on public perceptions of quality in the health service.