Trends - Political Parties
Long term UK political trends from Ipsos opinion polls about perceptions of the main UK political parties.
Ipsos's public polling trends on perceptions of the main political parties, both in Government and in Opposition. This includes satisfaction with the UK Government since 1978, and a number of key party image trends dating back to 1983, including whether the main political parties "understand the problems facing Britain".
Satisfaction with the Government
Favourability towards political parties
Party image trends
Is the Opposition ready for Government?
Does the current Government deserve to be re-elected?
Satisfaction with the Government
A chart showing satisfaction with the Government, dating back to 1978. This question is asked as part of our monthly Ipsos Political Monitor.
Favourability towards political parties
The percentage saying they have a favourable opinion of the main political parties since the 2019 General Election. This is asked monthly as part of our monthly Ipsos Political Pulse.
Party image trends
This series of charts shows key party image trends and whether the public thinks they apply to Labour and the Conservatives. This includes whether they are fit to govern, are extreme, and whether they keep their promises.
Is the Opposition ready for Government?
Dating back to Tony Blair's time as Leader of the Opposition, this chart shows whether the public think the Labour Party is ready to form the next Government, during their time as the Opposition.
Does the current Government deserve to be re-elected?
First asked during the current Parliament as part of our Ipsos Political Monitor, this asks the public whether they agree or disagree that the current Conservative Government deserves to be re-elected.
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