Politics
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.
Political Pulse
Survey
Majority of Britons think things are headed in the ‘wrong direction’ – first time this year
Taxes
Survey
Britons support paying more tax to fund public services – most popular being a new net wealth tax
Scotland
Survey
Leaders of Britain’s biggest companies unfazed by possibility of Scottish independence
Political Monitor
Survey
Ipsos Political Monitor – Most lack confidence Johnson will get a good deal for Britain from EU negotiations
Political Monitor
Survey
Ipsos Political Monitor – Rishi Sunak has highest satisfaction ratings for a Chancellor since Denis Healey in 1978
Political Monitor
Survey
Ipsos Political Monitor – Ratings fall for the Government on its handling of the coronavirus
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