Ben Marshall
@benatipsos.bsky.social
Research Director @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social and commentator on public opinion - back catalogue here: https://benm77.medium.com/
Here's my January blog. I've analysed 10 year's worth of @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social data to address the question - What matters to Britons and how is this changing?
As always, views are my own and I hope it's a good read. 📊 medium.com/p/big-issues... #polling #politics #publicopinion
As always, views are my own and I hope it's a good read. 📊 medium.com/p/big-issues... #polling #politics #publicopinion
Big Issues
What matters to Britons and how is this changing?
medium.com
January 30, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Here's my January blog. I've analysed 10 year's worth of @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social data to address the question - What matters to Britons and how is this changing?
As always, views are my own and I hope it's a good read. 📊 medium.com/p/big-issues... #polling #politics #publicopinion
As always, views are my own and I hope it's a good read. 📊 medium.com/p/big-issues... #polling #politics #publicopinion
Today’s dog walk scene 28.1.26
January 28, 2026 at 9:40 AM
Today’s dog walk scene 28.1.26
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Tipping Point: The killing by federal agents of two Americans in Minneapolis has created a backlash to the administration’s policy of mass deportations and “immigration enforcement” that is causing voters to move against Trump’s agenda.
(@gelliottmorris.com)
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/trumps-imm...
(@gelliottmorris.com)
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/trumps-imm...
The ICE shootings are a tipping point
Donald Trump's approval on immigration has collapsed 17 points since taking office, and support for abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement has swung 50 points since Sept. 2024.
www.gelliottmorris.com
January 28, 2026 at 8:31 AM
Tipping Point: The killing by federal agents of two Americans in Minneapolis has created a backlash to the administration’s policy of mass deportations and “immigration enforcement” that is causing voters to move against Trump’s agenda.
(@gelliottmorris.com)
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/trumps-imm...
(@gelliottmorris.com)
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/trumps-imm...
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First leaderboard of 2026📊
We asked the public 'to what extent, if at all, do you have a favourable or unfavourable opinion of the following politicians and political parties?’.
We asked the public 'to what extent, if at all, do you have a favourable or unfavourable opinion of the following politicians and political parties?’.
January 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM
First leaderboard of 2026📊
We asked the public 'to what extent, if at all, do you have a favourable or unfavourable opinion of the following politicians and political parties?’.
We asked the public 'to what extent, if at all, do you have a favourable or unfavourable opinion of the following politicians and political parties?’.
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At the beginning of Donald Trump’s second term his net approval rating was +2%. It has now fallen to -19%, as our tracker shows
Donald Trump’s approval rating
Follow our presidential approval rating poll tracker to see how favourably Americans view Mr Trump
econ.st
January 24, 2026 at 5:40 PM
At the beginning of Donald Trump’s second term his net approval rating was +2%. It has now fallen to -19%, as our tracker shows
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Creativity and originality have been in a difficult dance for centuries. And now the dance is changing again. With the rise of AI, everyone has to think about plagiarism
Are we all plagiarists now?
The steal industry is booming
econ.st
January 24, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Creativity and originality have been in a difficult dance for centuries. And now the dance is changing again. With the rise of AI, everyone has to think about plagiarism
Dog walk scene 24.1.26
January 24, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Dog walk scene 24.1.26
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In general, do you think it is acceptable or unacceptable for the United States to use military force to force another country to give the U.S. part of its territory?
• 15% Acceptable
• 80% Unacceptable
(@global-affairs.bsky.social)
More, via Opinion Today:
opiniontoday.substack.com/p/260116-top...
• 15% Acceptable
• 80% Unacceptable
(@global-affairs.bsky.social)
More, via Opinion Today:
opiniontoday.substack.com/p/260116-top...
January 18, 2026 at 3:35 AM
In general, do you think it is acceptable or unacceptable for the United States to use military force to force another country to give the U.S. part of its territory?
• 15% Acceptable
• 80% Unacceptable
(@global-affairs.bsky.social)
More, via Opinion Today:
opiniontoday.substack.com/p/260116-top...
• 15% Acceptable
• 80% Unacceptable
(@global-affairs.bsky.social)
More, via Opinion Today:
opiniontoday.substack.com/p/260116-top...
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January 18, 2026 at 10:51 AM
Reposted by Ben Marshall
Our latest Modern Masculinity findings with @politicsjoe.bsky.social uncover exactly how young Brits feel about their finances – from savings to investments.
💸 Financial security is a growing concern for young people in Britain.
Over half (56%) say they’re worried about their finances.
💸 Financial security is a growing concern for young people in Britain.
Over half (56%) say they’re worried about their finances.
January 16, 2026 at 9:42 AM
Our latest Modern Masculinity findings with @politicsjoe.bsky.social uncover exactly how young Brits feel about their finances – from savings to investments.
💸 Financial security is a growing concern for young people in Britain.
Over half (56%) say they’re worried about their finances.
💸 Financial security is a growing concern for young people in Britain.
Over half (56%) say they’re worried about their finances.
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Dog walk scene 16.1.26
January 16, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Dog walk scene 16.1.26
Dog walk scene 14.1.26
January 14, 2026 at 9:42 AM
Dog walk scene 14.1.26
Dog walk scene 6.1.26
January 6, 2026 at 9:12 AM
Dog walk scene 6.1.26
Going to kick-off here with my wrap-up of 2025 and a summary of what I've learnt about #publicopinion -
benm77.medium.com/caps-lock-br...
"The rush to absolute judgements also seems to extend to descriptions of public opinion."
benm77.medium.com/caps-lock-br...
"The rush to absolute judgements also seems to extend to descriptions of public opinion."
CAPS LOCK Britain
A synthesis of my writing during 2025 to review the state of public opinion
benm77.medium.com
January 5, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Going to kick-off here with my wrap-up of 2025 and a summary of what I've learnt about #publicopinion -
benm77.medium.com/caps-lock-br...
"The rush to absolute judgements also seems to extend to descriptions of public opinion."
benm77.medium.com/caps-lock-br...
"The rush to absolute judgements also seems to extend to descriptions of public opinion."