The Latest Breaking News from Gideon Skinner

So many British people have it better than they think – it’s up to Burnham to make them see that

A new survey suggests voters are becoming more cynical and pessimistic. A few goodwill gestures from No 10 won’t change all that – but it’s a start, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24

Majority back law change to require General Election if Prime Minister quits

MOST people in the UK back a proposed law that would require a General Election if the Prime Minister steps down, according to new research.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 25

Voters give damning verdict on Andy Burnham ahead of crucial by-election

Half of British voters do not believe there would be any change in the effectiveness of leadership if Andy Burnham was to oust Keir Starmer

The National (Scotland) · Jun 16

Reeves on course to be less popular than Truss mini-budget chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng

The chancellor is plunging toward the approval rating of Kwasi Kwarteng in the wake of the September 2022 financial statement

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2025

UK public dissatisfied with politicians and pessimistic about future – poll

The proportion of people saying the UK was heading in the wrong direction has fallen to the same level as just before the election.

Evening Standard · Jan 24, 2025

Labour Predicted To Win By Landslide Similar To 1997

Labour is on track for a significant victory in the UK general election, potentially reshaping the political landscape.

Top News · Jul 4, 2024

Brits blame Brexit more than Covid for public services decline, study reveals

Satisfaction with public services is falling and Brits see Brexit as a top cause, says Ipsos study

The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2024

Rishi Sunak's election challenge underlined as 9/10 voters think finances getting worse or no better

EXCLUSIVE: ‘Most people are still not feeling enough improvement in their personal finances’ - Gideon Skinner of Ipsos

Evening Standard · Apr 23, 2024

Public feel politicians invent or exaggerate culture wars as tactic – poll

Researchers said opinion is swinging against the use of identity divisions.

The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023

Sunak’s approval rating slides again as Starmer’s position improves

Ipsos found largely negative views of the Prime Minister, while impressions of the Labour leader were more mixed.

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2023