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.
Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak outscore Boris Johnson on a host of leadership traits but little to choose between Starmer and Sunak
Political Pulse Survey

Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak outscore Boris Johnson on a host of leadership traits but little to choose between Starmer and Sunak

The February 2022 UK Political Pulse survey from Ipsos shows Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak leading Boris Johnson across a host of leadership attributes.
Over half of Britons say we aren’t talking enough about the rising cost of living – while 4 in 10 say “Partygate” is being discussed too much
Politics Survey

Over half of Britons say we aren’t talking enough about the rising cost of living – while 4 in 10 say “Partygate” is being discussed too much

With so much happening in the news, what do Britons think deserves more, or less, attention?
Only 1 in 5 think Boris Johnson is handling the situation between Russia and Ukraine well, but few think Keir Starmer would do a better job
Politics Survey

Only 1 in 5 think Boris Johnson is handling the situation between Russia and Ukraine well, but few think Keir Starmer would do a better job

Opinion is split as to whether Boris Johnson or Keir Starmer would do a better job at handling the situation in Ukraine while Britons are most likely to say neither
Britons lack confidence in the thoroughness, independence and likelihood of disciplinary action from the Metropolitan Police investigation into Downing Street parties
Politics Survey

Britons lack confidence in the thoroughness, independence and likelihood of disciplinary action from the Metropolitan Police investigation into Downing Street parties

Levels of confidence in the police investigation into alleged Downing Street parties are lower than when Britons were asked about their expectations for the civil service inquiry
Three-quarters say findings of report into lockdown breaches is bad for the Prime Minister, the Conservative Party and trust in politics generally
Politics Survey

Three-quarters say findings of report into lockdown breaches is bad for the Prime Minister, the Conservative Party and trust in politics generally

6 in 10 Britons support Conservative MPs triggering a vote of no confidence in Boris Johnson but only 1 in 3 think it likely
Ipsos January 2022 Political Monitor
Political Monitor Survey

Labour most trusted on cost of living and levelling up, but Conservatives still lead on growing the economy

Public divided on whether Labour ready for government but Labour now achieving best scores on this measure since losing office
7 in 10 Britons dissatisfied with Boris Johnson as Prime Minister - Ipsos
Political Monitor Survey

7 in 10 Britons dissatisfied with Boris Johnson as Prime Minister

Public satisfaction with Boris Johnson as Prime Minister continues to fall, according to our latest Political Monitor.
Ipsos Issues Index: January 2022
Issues Index Survey

Ipsos Issues Index: January 2022

A lack of faith in politicians and politics becomes Britain’s second-biggest issue in the January 2022 Issues Index
Half of Britons expect Russia to invade Ukraine in 2022
Politics Survey

Half of Britons expect Russia to invade Ukraine in 2022

Half think an invasion is likely while a quarter disagree
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