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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.
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Engaging the public in STPs: lessons from the past

With Sustainability and Transformation Plans (STPs) drafted and some areas starting to publish their plans, attention is swiftly turning to their implementation, writes Kate Duxbury.
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Six in ten around the world think their society is 'broken'

New data from Ipsos Global @dvisor shows that many across 23 countries around the world think that their society is broken, while feeling a lack of confidence in establishment institutions - especially political parties, governments and the media.
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A rise in those who think the NHS and poverty/inequality are important issues facing Britain

In the latest end of year Ipsos/Economist Issues Index, there has been a sharp rise in those who see the NHS as one of the biggest issues facing Britain.
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Trade Unions still seen as essential to protecting workers' rights but rise in number seeing them as having too much power

Trade Unions are still seen as important to protecting Britain's workers according Ipsos's latest Political Monitor, but there has been a rise in those thinking they have too much power in Britain today.
President Obama leaves office with high worldwide approval ratings
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President Obama leaves office with high worldwide approval ratings

The world has a much more positive view of President Obama's time in office than they do of Donald Trump's impending term, according to an Ipsos poll of over 18,000 people globally.
Brexit and a second independence referendum
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Brexit and a second independence referendum

Mark Diffley writes on the week in Scotland for Public Affairs Networking magazine
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Britain still divided on priorities for Brexit negotiations

As Theresa May opens up the new year outlining her Government's stance on the upcoming Brexit negotiations, Ipsos's first Political Monitor of 2017 shows a nation divided on what those terms should mean.
political uncertainty
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Global study shows potential for more political uncertainty ahead

A major new Ipsos survey across 22 countries paints a picture of a global public feeling left behind by the traditional system of politics and government, which in several countries translates into high levels of support for a strong leader willing to break the rules.
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Britons predict a good year ahead in 2017 for Theresa May, Sadiq Khan and themselves

As an eventful year draws to a close Ipsos's latest Political Monitor reveals who Britons think will enjoy good fortune in 2017. Half (51%) believe 2017 will be a good year for Prime Minister Theresa May (35% think a bad year) including three in four (74%) Conservative supporters.
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