Politics

Most Britons (59%) continue to support UK assistance for Ukraine, and half (51%) believe that economic sanctions on Russia are necessary, even if it means higher energy and food prices.

The economy/cost of living, NHS waiting times and small boat crossings continue to dominate the public agenda. Despite these being public priorities, the government receives negative net satisfaction ratings across all thirteen milestones tested.

Three in ten (31%) say their local area is housing more than its fair share of asylum seekers, doubling to 61% of Reform UK voters. The public is divided on the acceptability of protesting outside hotels housing asylum seekers (36% acceptable vs. 39% unacceptable).

The public has more confidence in Reform UK to deliver change than any other party. 34% of people believe they have a good long-term economic plan, and 38% think they have a good plan for changing Britain generally, placing them ahead of both Labour and the Conservatives on these measures. However, a majority of Britons are not confident in any party.

Three in five Britons (60%) say they have not paid attention to a celebrity expressing their views in support of a political cause.

One in five (20%) British adults would consider voting for a new left-wing party founded by Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana. The party's appeal is strongest among young people, with one-third (33%) of 16-34s considering it, alongside a third of 2024 Labour voters (33%) and 43% of 2024 Green Party voters.

Seven in ten (69%) support age verification checks on platforms that may host harmful content. However, just 19% say they would be willing to submit proof of age for dating apps, lowering to 14% for pornography websites.

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Among 2024 Conservative voters, Boris Johnson is the clear favourite to succeed Kemi Badenoch, with 24% choosing the former PM. However, 2024 Reform UK voters are split between Johnson and Robert Jenrick.