Nigel Farage’s biggest problem? Donald Trump Nearly a quarter of voters cite Reform leader’s support for US president as main reason against voting for his party The Guardian - UK · Mar 31
‘Anyone but Labour’ or ‘anyone but Reform’? Clash of animosities likely to define May local elections While Labour braces for a rout that could see off Starmer, a rising drive to keep out Farage is complicating expectations The Guardian - UK · Mar 23
‘Unprecedented territory’: are UK polls as volatile as they seem? – in charts In what is beginning to look like a fragmented five-party system, small swings carry outsized political consequences The Guardian - UK · Mar 23
Five key takeaways from the Gorton and Denton byelection The night saw a big win for the Greens, disappointment for Reform and landmark losses for Labour and the Tories The Guardian - UK · Feb 27
Does Nigel Farage have a problem with women? Critics link Farage’s ‘Trump-lite’ condescension to female journalists to Reform’s moves against women’s rights The Guardian - UK · Feb 21
Scottish independence ‘within reach’ as Westminster ‘unravelling’ amid scandals, Swinney says A survey by More in Common this week projected that the SNP would win 64 seats after May The Independent UK · Feb 21
Independence ‘within reach’, says Swinney following poll A More in Common poll put the SNP well ahead of the other parties this week. The Independent UK · Feb 21
Farage's Reform UK will find winning Gorton and Denton by-election 'tough nut to crack,' new analysis The party would need a 'massive swing' from Labour and the vote on the Left to split, according to Rob Ford, Politics Professor at Manchester University Evening Standard · Jan 29
The Polanski effect? These charts reveal how much the Greens have advanced The Green party has made gains under its leader – but there is also uncertainty ahead The Guardian - UK · Jan 29
International development aid: A burden or a soft power tool? Here's what Europeans think Europeans are divided on whether development assistance is beneficial for the EU and on exactly how it should be spent. Euronews · Jan 28
‘Risky’ Tories, ‘drama queen’ Jenrick and Farage’s Trump problem: voters’ verdict on the battle for the right In focus groups in Warrington and Godalming, there was a feeling Keir Starmer was adrift – but are Reform’s ‘Globetrotters’ the answer? The Guardian - UK · Jan 23
Study finds younger Trump voters pushing a harder cultural edge A new study shows where young Trump voters are headed Axios · Jan 20
Two-thirds of UK voters wrongly think immigration is rising, poll finds Exclusive: Voters say they have little confidence that government can control borders despite sharp falls in net migration The Guardian - UK · Jan 10
Reform UK Surge: Nigel Farage Projected to Oust 326 Labour MPs in Shock New Poll A More in Common poll shows Reform UK could win a 115-seat majority with Nigel Farage taking 381 MPs, while Labour could fall to 85 seats, down 326, highlighting the impact of tactical voting on British politics. International Business Times UK · Jan 4
The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2025 ‘It was just … meh’: the voters who feel ‘tinkering’ budget let them down Research group More in Common spoke to former ‘blue wall’ constituents unimpressed by ‘chaotic’ U-turns
The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2025 Two thirds of voters want Reeves to cut spending rather than hike taxes in Budget Sir Keir and his chancellor Rachel Reeves are facing a make-or-break Budget this week, with the chancellor expected to increase taxes to plug the gaps in the public finances
The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2025 Labour MPs face a serious dilemma on asylum seekers – but this is not the way out of it The party sees its harsh policies as politically necessary. But what happened to talking up the value of migrants for a thriving economy and society, asks Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
The Guardian - UK · Oct 9, 2025 Worried about rising bills and getting by? Keir Starmer has the answer: try chewing a flag! The PM wants to talk about patriotism when the issue that is really affecting people is the cost of living. If he doesn’t wise up, that dissonance will sink him, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty
The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2025 ‘Reverse Midas touch’: Starmer plan prompts collapse in support for digital IDs Net public backing for scheme has fallen to -14% after prime minister’s announcement, according to polling
The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2025 Britons believe the UK is seen by the rest of the world as ‘weak’ and ‘soft touch’, top pollster says Just one in four Brits think the UK is viewed positively on the world stage, with most wanting their country to play a large role in international affairs, exclusive poll shows
Evening Standard · Sep 27, 2025 Starmer brands Reform UK’s migration plan ‘racist’ and ‘immoral’ Sir Keir said he believes Labour can ‘pull this round’ as a poll suggested Nigel Farage could be on course for a landslide win in the next general election
The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2025 Starmer insists Labour can recover from poll slump as conference begins Sir Keir Starmer hopes a policy blitz including a promise to construct new towns will help revive Labour’s fortunes.
The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2025 Where you went to school may decide how you vote Labour needs to ‘show that they get it’ to stand a chance of winning the next election, top pollster says
The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2025 Starmer now one of the West’s most unpopular leaders – even ranking lower than Trump Keir Starmer is more unpopular than most Western leaders, including Donald Trump and Giorgia Meloni, as a new poll shows the prime minister’s approval rating hitting a record low
The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2025 Teenagers are prouder to be British than their parents, poll shows Research reveals half of 16- and 17-year-olds are proud of their national identity, but almost three in 10 support abolishing the monarchy