Politics


Doctors and scientists are seen as the world’s most trustworthy professions

The 2022 Ipsos Global Trustworthiness Index reveals that doctors and scientists are considered the world’s most trustworthy professions. The Index has tracked trust in many professions since 2018.

Britons divided on tax and spend

On the key Conservative leadership election battleground of tax and spend, the British public is divided, according to the July 2022 Ipsos Political Pulse.
Issues Index Survey

Ipsos Issues Index: July 2022

Public concern about inflation rises to a new 40-year high according to the July 2022 edition of the UK Issues Index from Ipsos.
Politics Survey

Two in three Britons do not trust Conservatives to reduce cost of living, majority do not trust Labour either

Few trust either party to reduce cost of living or manage taxes and public spending
Politics Survey

Experience in public services or business most seen as signs of a good Prime Minister, but wealthier than average or upper-class parents seen more negatively

Prospect of an early General Election provokes mix of emotions, but Labour supporters more hopeful, Conservatives more worried.
Politics Survey

Almost 4 in 10 think Rishi Sunak would do a good job as PM, but he is also the most well-known of the candidates

37% think Sunak would do a good job as PM, followed by 24% for Truss and Hunt, 22% Zahawi and 21% for Mordaunt
Politics Survey

Britons believe a fresh start is more likely under a Labour government than a Conservative one under a new PM

As the Conservative leadership race heats up, we ask the public about their expectations and hopes for future governments and leaders
Politics Survey

Public split over potential alternative candidates for PM

Our polling, conducted on 7th July 2022, finds no clear winner among the public as to who should succeed Boris Johnson as Prime Minister.
Politics Survey

2 in 3 lack confidence in the Government’s ability to run the country properly, competently and seriously, or with integrity

3 in 5 support Boris Johnson resigning as Prime Minister after Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid resign from the Cabinet.