Polling

Politics Survey

British public more likely to prefer Count Binface wins Clacton by-election than Nigel Farage

London, UK. New polling data from Ipsos in the UK, conducted 8–9 July 2026, explores public attitudes to Nigel Farage’s decision to resign as an MP and force a by-election in Clacton, what they think of the ongoing parliamentary investigation into Nigel Farage and who the public would prefer to win that by-election.

10.07.26

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Politics Survey

Ben Roff - Politics Home – Uniting the progressive bloc is key to the prime minister-in-waiting's electoral prospects

Ipsos in the UK data reveals how Andy Burnham could build a progressive voter coalition across moderates and those seeking more radical change.

30.06.26

Polling Survey

Shorts win backing as summer workplace option, while flip-flops remain a professional taboo

New polling data from Ipsos, conducted online between 29 May and 1 June 2026, during the first heatwave of the year, reveals that the British public holds distinct boundaries regarding appropriate summer work attire as temperatures rise, showing a strong consensus on casual legwear but drawing a firm line at open-toed footwear and athletic clothing.

26.06.26

Politics Survey

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26.06.26

Polling Survey

Andy Burnham seen as most likely to do a good job as Prime Minister

London, UK. New polling data from Ipsos in the UK, taken 19th – 22nd June 2026 - the majority of which taken before Keir Starmer’s resignation speech – shows that 35% of Britons think Andy Burnham would do a good job as Prime Minister.

24.06.26

Business Survey

Economic optimism falls as 7 in 10 businesses report increased costs from Iran war, nearly a third passing on costs to customers

New Ipsos polling reveals growing economic pessimism and the tangible impact of the Iran conflict on costs, though businesses continue to favour Labour over the Conservatives and Reform on key economic and business policies.

07.06.26

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Public opinion Survey

Britons split on increased defence spending as public resists core tax and spend trade-offs

London, UK. New polling from Ipsos, conducted between 22–25 May 2026, reveals that British public opinion on increased defence spending is finely balanced.

04.06.26

Politics Survey

Ipsos Polling confirms Holyrood26 as the “loveless election” in Scots minds

More Scots feel negative than positive about the Holyrood election result, with ‘disappointed’ and ‘frustrated’ the most common words chosen to describe how they feel about it.

03.06.26