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.
Gordon Brown has been rated the most successful post-War Chancellor in an exclusive Ipsos poll of nearly 300 academics belonging to the Political Studies Association (PSA).
The British public continue to be sceptical about the government's ability to improve the state of Britain's economy and public services, according to the latest Ipsos Government Delivery Index — our regular 'health check' on government performance and public expectations for the future of the economy and public services.
Ipsos's November Political Monitor latest voting intentions (based on all those who say they are certain to vote) gives the Conservatives 35%, Labour 33% and the Liberal Democrats 20%, a swing of 2.5% from Labour to Conservatives since General Election.
Gordon Brown has a clear lead over John Reid as being seen as the most capable Prime Minister and in understanding Britain's problems according to the latest Ipsos poll for The Sun.
In June 2004, the Scottish Executive launched the Independent Review of Local Government Finance, and subsequently appointed a Local Government Finance Review Committee. The remit of the Committee is to examine options for local taxation, including: reform of Council Tax; to identify the pros and cons of implementing any changes to the local taxation system in Scotland and, to make recommendations.
BBC North East commissioned Ipsos Scotland to conduct this research two years on from the referendum in which people in the north east voted 'no' to regional government.
The Scottish Executive commissioned Ipsos to conduct a review of Choices for Life. Choices for Life is an initiative which aims to promote healthy lifestyles and provide drug, alcohol and tobacco awareness to young people in innovative ways. The intention is to teach young people about important life choices they will face as they move from primary school into secondary school.
Holyrood Communications and Brodies commissioned Ipsos Scotland to conduct this research as part of a series of conferences that they are holding on the theme of public services and the local government elections in Scotland in May 2007.
