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Understanding Society: Different world, same problems?

Understanding Society: Different world, same problems?

It has been a challenging year for public services and politicians, but the UK is not alone. The winter issue of Understanding Society is the first truly international edition from the Ipsos Social Research Institute.

7 December 2010

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Immigration tops Britons’ concerns as public divided on whether it is acceptable to protest outside asylum hotels
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).
22 August 2025
One in five Britons would consider voting for a new left-wing party, rising to one in three young people and Labour voters
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.
20 August 2025

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