Politics

Ipsos Political Pulse
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.
Over half of Scots think Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation damages case for independence
Scotland Survey

Over half of Scots think Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation damages case for independence

New polling from Ipsos Scotland on the resignation of Nicola Sturgeon as First Minister of Scotland and the effect it may have on the SNP and the case for Scottish Independence.
No consensus among SNP voters on the party’s independence strategy - Ipsos
Scotland Survey

No consensus among SNP voters on the party’s independence strategy

Ipsos polling conducted prior to the resignation of Nicola Sturgeon as First Minister.
Britons are more likely to trust Labour on policies surrounding immigration and asylum, but the Conservatives are closing the gap
Immigration Survey

Britons are more likely to trust Labour on policies surrounding immigration and asylum, but the Conservatives are closing the gap

Few say Suella Braverman is doing a good job as Home Secretary, but proportion who say she is doing badly has fallen
Starmer more trusted than Sunak to tell the truth – though ratings for both improve since last summer
Politics Survey

Starmer more trusted than Sunak to tell the truth – though ratings for both improve since last summer

But public less confident that Sunak will win the next election than in November.
Public think Keir Starmer is more likely to hold key leadership traits than Rishi Sunak - Ipsos
Politics Survey

Public think Keir Starmer is more likely to hold key leadership traits than Rishi Sunak

New Ipsos survey shows Keir Starmer leading Rishi Sunak on a number of key leadership traits seen as important to what makes a good Prime Minister.
Being told average full-time salaries increases public support for newly qualified doctors and refuse collectors going on strike
Politics Survey

Being told average full-time salaries increases public support for newly qualified doctors and refuse collectors going on strike

New Ipsos polling shows public support for the UK's striking workers changes when they are told a profession’s average full-time salary.
More than one in three Britons feel lonely – rising to more than half of those aged 18-24
Politics Survey

More than one in three Britons feel lonely – rising to more than half of those aged 18-24

New polling in partnership with Sky News shows the effect rising cost of living is having on younger Britons
Public perceptions of Nicola Sturgeon dip, while over half of Scots are critical of Scottish Government performance on the NHS
Scotland Survey

Public perceptions of Nicola Sturgeon dip, while over half of Scots are critical of Scottish Government performance on the NHS

Perceptions of Nicola Sturgeon fall but Rishi Sunak still has a long way to go to catch up
Public opinion split towards day of multiple-union strike action – though few think the Government is handling negotiations well
Politics Survey

Public opinion split towards day of multiple-union strike action – though few think the Government is handling negotiations well

Latest Ipsos polling shows that public opinion is split towards day of multiple-union strike action
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