Politics


Britons want Starmer to prioritise the NHS as they predict a Labour victory

Healthcare stands out as the public’s clear short-term priority for a Keir Starmer-led government, followed by dealing with the cost of living, according to the May 2024 Ipsos Political Monitor.

Sharp improvement in economic optimism but little benefit for Conservatives who still trail significantly

Labour retains a large poll lead over the Conservatives although it has fallen slightly from 25 points to 21 points this month according to the May 2024 Ipsos Political Monitor
Politics Survey

Ipsos analysis shows falling satisfaction with Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer amongst ethnic minorities in Britain

A new study released by Ipsos explores voting intention and leader satisfaction ratings amongst ethnic minority and white Britons from 1996 to the second half of 2023.
Defence Survey

Four in ten support plans to increase defence spending, but majority do not trust Conservatives to have right policies on defence

Twice as many Britons support the policy to increase spending to 2.5% of GDP as oppose it according to a new Ipsos poll
Election Survey

Three in four think it’s unlikely Rishi Sunak wins the next General Election

The public pessimism for the Prime Minister’s election chances now rivals that of his predecessor, Liz Truss, according to a new Ipsos poll.
Music Survey

Britons believe Rishi Sunak more likely than Keir Starmer to be booed or get no points were he to represent the UK at Eurovision

The public has little faith in either the Prime Minister's or Keir Starmer's musical talents were either chosen to represent the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö.
Politics Survey

A third of Britons support railway workers taking strike action

Ahead of upcoming disruption, a third of Britons support railway workers taking strike action while over half support Labour’s policy to renationalise passenger rail, according to Ipsos polling.

No significant change in Angela Rayner’s favourability ratings amidst ongoing tax row

The April 2024 Ipsos Political Pulse explores public attitudes towards political parties and leading politicians
Scotland Survey

John Swinney preferred by SNP voters, but wider public more likely to say Kate Forbes would be best First Minister

When the Scottish public are asked how a list of possible contenders might perform as First Minister, John Swinney and Kate Forbes are neck and neck for the top spot in this new Ipsos Scotland poll.