Politics


Polling Survey

Majority of Britons think Boris Johnson’s government is doing badly at running the country

Now that the Sue Gray report has been published, majorities think the findings are thorough and independent but few think they will lead to the right people being held accountable for any breaches of coronavirus restrictions
Politics Survey

58% think Keir Starmer should resign if fined for Covid breaches but 6 in 10 think he should not resign if he is not

Andy Burnham tops the list of potential replacements with the public but few alternatives stand out

Latest Ipsos leader image ratings shows Keir Starmer ahead of Boris Johnson on many attributes

However Boris Johnson extends his lead on good in a crisis, and Keir Starmer’s ratings on sound judgement have slipped since December

Labour extends lead over Conservatives as most trusted to address cost of living

37% trust Labour most to "reduce you and your family's cost of living" compared to 22% who trust the Conservatives most.
Economy Survey

A quarter of Britons say they’ve skipped meals due to rising cost of living as 3 in 4 think the Government is not providing enough support

A new Ipsos poll for Sky News shows many Britons say they have taken measures specifically in response to rises in their cost of living.

Almost half think government doing a bad job running the country but just three in ten think Labour would do a better job

The latest Ipsos UK Political Pulse survey, taken 6th to 10th May 2022, takes stock of public opinion following the local elections.
Healthcare Survey

Public opinion on the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic

In an uncertain world, reliable data matters. Ipsos experts share the latest research and analysis related to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Politics Survey

Public more confident Keir Starmer has followed Covid rules than Boris Johnson – but cost of living more important in how both are judged

Now that Durham police have announced their investigation into whether Keir Starmer broke Covid regulations during the pandemic, what effect does it have on him and how does it compare to Boris Johnson?
Politics Survey

Cost of living, NHS, crime and condition of streets would be most important in deciding how to vote in local elections 

Ahead of Thursday's elections, what issues are Britons basing their vote on and what do people expect to happen?