Politics

New polling data from Ipsos in the UK, conducted 3-7 April 2026 (ahead of the temporary ceasefire), reveals the latest picture in British public opinion towards the conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran and its consequences.

The SNP have extended their lead over Labour and Reform UK according to the latest Ipsos Scottish Political Monitor, taken in the first week of the Holyrood election campaigns (26-31 March) and conducted in partnership with STV News.

New polling from Ipsos for Sky News, conducted from 20–24 February, explores public attitudes towards the idea of electoral pacts between different political parties, alongside attitudes towards the main political parties and their leaders.

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John Swinney is the best rated of the party leaders, with a clear lead over Anas Sarwar and Malcolm Offord on most key leadership traits - although public sentiment is more negative than positive towards all the Scottish party leaders.

Reform UK still hold a clear lead over Labour. This lead is 7 points today – one point down from January and 8 points down from their 15-point lead in November

SNP lead constituency voting intentions on 36% (+1 from early December).

New polling from Ipsos finds slight improvements in economic outlook among businesses and the general public but many concerns remain. Fieldwork was carried out before the Spring Statement and recent conflict in the Middle East.

New data finds the public is in doubt as to the continued political viability of Keir Starmer as the Leader of the Labour Party.