Politics

Against a backdrop of increased concern about war in Iraq, Tony Blair's satisfaction ratings have fallen another five points in the past month, with only one third of the electorate now saying they are satisfied with the job he is doing as Prime Minister. Even fewer — 26% — are satisfied with the way the Government is running the country — the lowest figure since the fuel crisis in September 2000.

Political Attitudes in Great Britain for January 2003

As British fire crews are due to begin their first national strike of 2003, a new survey from the MORI Social Research Institute shows they still enjoy public support — although their union and the Government do not.

Political Attitudes in Great Britain for December 2002

Quarterly survey of attitudes towards public services

People would generally be opposed to being charged for producing non-recyclable rubbish, according to a new report from the MORI Social Research Institute. Many are worried about 'stealth' taxes, but they are more likely to accept the idea if certain conditions are met.

Defence and foreign affairs have become increasing concerns for the British public, according to a new MORI poll for The Financial Times.

What's the source of all the talk about the rise in Anti-Americanism in this country? Despite reports regularly appearing these days in certain sections of the British media, Americans are liked by more people in Britain than at any time in past three decades.

weNormally, when we discuss public services and their political impact, the Fire Brigade is not one of the services that immediately springs to mind - the NHS, education, the police, these are persistently debated and most of the public have frequent contact with them. When members of the People's Panel were asked earlier this year "Which four or five services on this card are the most important to you and members of your household?", only 28% picked the Fire Service, putting it in fifth place, well behind GPs (75%) and NHS hospitals (53%), though a little ahead of ambulance services (22%).