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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How can a politician not break a promise? By not making one in the first place
Tom Mludzinski, Deputy Head of Political Research
31 March 2011
In the latest Politics Wire blog, Tom Mludzinski looks at whether politicians can restore trust by making less promises and campaign pledges.
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A march for which alternative?
Chris Phillips, Research Manager
25 March 2011
Can the organisers of Saturday's anti-cuts March for the Alternative avoid the charge that it's nothing more than public sector workers trying to protect their own interests? And what might the day mean for Labour and Ed Miliband?
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A Budget for the people?
Bobby Duffy, Managing Director, Social Research Institute
25 March 2011
The Chancellor argues that his budget is about putting the conditions in place for sustained growth after years of living beyond our means. While the public sympathises with this view, how will the measures announced yesterday play with people?
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What do Americans think of military action in Libya?
Julia Atkin, Vice President, Ipsos NA
24 March 2011
While polls in this country appear to show a public split on military action in Libya, across the pond there is significant support among Americans.
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On the morning of the Budget...
Tom Mludzinski, Deputy Head of Political Research
23 March 2011
George Osborne is giving his Budget statement later today, but what do the public think of the Chancellor and his opposite number?
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Winning the economic argument
Tom Mludzinski, Deputy Head of Political Research
22 March 2011
Winning the public's trust on the economy is vital to the electoral success of all three major parties. So, who is winning the economic argument?
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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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