How broken is Britain?
Gideon Skinner, Head of Political Research
31 August 2011
Our first poll since the riots in England makes interesting reading. We tested the public’s perception that ‘British society is broken’, an issue the Prime Minister has spoken out about since first becoming Conservative Party leader. But what challenges does a 'Broken Britain' present?
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Labour leads on healthcare amid public concern about NHS reform - but is the public as worried as we think?
Gideon Skinner, Head of Political Research
23 June 2011
While the NHS reforms have been heralded as controversial by many healthcare professionals and parts of the media, the public is, so far, reserving judgement
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No political retribution for the economy - yet
Gideon Skinner, Head of Political Research
30 November 2011
Economic concerns are increasing, which may be storing up trouble for the Conservatives in the long run says Gideon Skinner
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Planning an ‘independence generation’ – can the SNP persuade voters to back an autonomous Scotland?
Mark Diffley, Research Director
20 October 2011
Mark Diffley analyses the mood among Scottish voters ahead of the SNP party conference in Inverness.
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Public mood ahead of the Budget
Gideon Skinner, Head of Political Research
21 March 2011
Just a couple of days before the Chancellor's Budget statement in the House of Commons, the first post on The Politics Wire gives an overview of public opinion on the economy.
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Thoughts from the fringe
Gideon Skinner, Head of Political Research
26 September 2011
Gideon Skinner's thoughts from the Liberal Democrat conference
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What's caused Cameron's poll boost?
Gideon Skinner, Head of Political Research
19 December 2011
Gideon Skinner and Sarah Pope take a look at what's behind the Conservatives recent boost in the polls
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Where now for Labour in Scotland?
Mark Diffley, Research Director
8 September 2011
Mark Diffley outlines the challenges facing the Scottish Labour Party in its attempts to reconnect with the electorate.
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Will the Portuguese bail-out boost support for cuts?
Gideon Skinner, Head of Political Research
7 April 2011
As austerity measures begin to bite at home, George Osborne is coming under pressure to reveal how much the UK will contribute in the bailing out of Portugal
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