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The Week in Polls @theweekinpolls.bsky.social · 17h

What do Britons really think about leaving the ECHR?

What do Britons really think about leaving the ECHR? | YouGov

The public are opposed to withdrawing from the Convention by 46% to 29%

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The Week in Polls @theweekinpolls.bsky.social · 1d

Should there be national service for Boomers?

Should there be national service for Boomers? | YouGov

YouGov test of German think tank proposals finds the public are divided on whether young workers or richer pensioners have greater responsibility for helping poorer pensioners

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The Week in Polls @theweekinpolls.bsky.social · 1d

Reform extends poll lead as Starmer ratings remain worst in UK

New: Reform extends poll lead as Starmer ratings remain worst in UK

Polling by City AM/Freshwater Strategy has shown Nigel Farage’s Reform UK gaining two points in voter share since September as Starmer slumps

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The Week in Polls @theweekinpolls.bsky.social · 1d

Brits fear Rachel Reeves’ next Budget will make them worse off

The poll showed around 57 per cent of Brits expect the Budget to directly harm their personal finances amid tax hike rumours.

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The Week in Polls @theweekinpolls.bsky.social · 1d

Voters are not listening

New research uncovers the gap between what politicians say and what voters notice

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The Week in Polls @theweekinpolls.bsky.social · 1d

New Polling on Politics and Leadership - Public First

Public First conducted polling on the Conservative Party as part of our monthly omnibus poll.

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The Week in Polls @theweekinpolls.bsky.social · 1d

Half of Tory members say Kemi Badenoch should not lead party into next election

Half of Tory members say Kemi Badenoch should not lead party into next election | YouGov

Robert Jenrick is the preferred alternative of party members, although half would support a merger with Reform UK

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The Week in Polls @theweekinpolls.bsky.social · 1d

Understanding your audience isn’t just for brands: How segmentation teaches progressives about winning voters

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The Week in Polls @theweekinpolls.bsky.social · 2d

Two years into the Gaza conflict, record numbers of Britons say Israeli action is not justified

Two years into the Gaza conflict, record numbers of Britons say Israeli action is not justified | YouGov

One in three Britons now say they have ‘no sympathy at all’ for the Israeli side in the conflict

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The Week in Polls @theweekinpolls.bsky.social · 3d

Conference vs. country: Labour’s reality check

James Crouch shows how the wider country always has a different perspective to those off us who attend the party conferences

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The Week in Polls @theweekinpolls.bsky.social · 3d

Does the 2024 Lib Dem formula still work?

Welcome to the 181st edition of The Week in Polls (TWIP), which takes a look at polling about the Lib Dems and whether what worked in 2024 will work again for the party.

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The Week in Polls @theweekinpolls.bsky.social · 3d

Get the only one book that tells you the full story of political polling from its origins in the 19th century through to the latest innovations in the 21st century - Polling UnPacked: The History, Uses and Abuses of Political Opinion Polls:

Polling UnPacked: The History, Uses and Abuses of Political Opinion Polls

“Essential reading for anyone seeking to understand modern politics … comprehensive yet surprisingly fun” – Sunday Times on Polling UnPacked

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The Week in Polls @theweekinpolls.bsky.social · 3d

Latest YouGov net popularity figure for Donald Trump with Brits: minus 59%

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The Week in Polls @theweekinpolls.bsky.social · 3d

Opinium Voting Intention: 1st October 2025

Opinium Voting Intention: 1st October 2025 - Opinium

See the full data tables here. Starmer’s Ratings Fall Further Following Labour Conference Keir Starmer’s approval rating slips to net -44% after Labour

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The Week in Polls @theweekinpolls.bsky.social · 4d

Do Britons think paracetamol is safe for pregnant women, following Donald Trump’s claims?

Do Britons think paracetamol is safe for pregnant women, following Donald Trump’s claims? | YouGov

The large majority of Britons see paracetamol as safe, and few of those who don’t cite Trump or autism as a reason why

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The Week in Polls @theweekinpolls.bsky.social · 5d

How do Green Party members feel about the party, its leaders, and seeking power?

How do Green Party members feel about the party, its leaders, and seeking power? | YouGov

New YouGov poll of Green Party of England and Wales members also explores what issues are important to members, and where they stand on issues like climate change, housing, and trans rights

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The Week in Polls @theweekinpolls.bsky.social · 5d

Labour: How bad is it?

The polling picture 14 months in is not pretty

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The Week in Polls @theweekinpolls.bsky.social · 5d

How do Britons see the Conservatives, ahead of their 2025 party conference?

How do Britons see the Conservatives, ahead of their 2025 party conference? | YouGov

Just 11% of Britons believe the Conservatives are ready for government, though just 21% think it’s likely that the Tories will no longer be a major force in 10 years’ time

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The Week in Polls @theweekinpolls.bsky.social · 5d

Analysing the September 2025 YouGov MRP

Analysing the September 2025 YouGov MRP – politicalbetting.com

The web's premier resource for political betting.

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The Week in Polls @theweekinpolls.bsky.social · 5d

YouGov’s Panel Promise: what it is and why it matters

YouGov’s Panel Promise: what it is and why it matters | YouGov

At YouGov, quality data from real people is the foundation of our research.

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The Week in Polls @theweekinpolls.bsky.social · 6d

Voting intention: 1st October 2025 - Find Out Now

Find Out Now - Rapid, affordable & precise consumer insight

Get real responses, from real people, in real-time to make meaningful changes to your business and overall strategy.

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The Week in Polls @theweekinpolls.bsky.social · 6d

How do Britons see the Greens, ahead of their 2025 party conference?

How do Britons see the Greens, ahead of their 2025 party conference? | YouGov

57% of Britons trust the Greens on the environment, while defence remains a particular weakness for the party

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The Week in Polls @theweekinpolls.bsky.social · 7d

Do Britons think Reform UK are racist?

Do Britons think Reform UK are racist? | YouGov

A new YouGov survey conducted for ITV Peston finds that more than four in ten Britons consider the Reform UK party (47%), policies (46%) and voters (43%) to be “generally racist”.

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The Week in Polls @theweekinpolls.bsky.social · 7d

YouGov News Tracker: 28-29 September 2025

YouGov News Tracker: 28-29 September 2025 | YouGov

What is the one news story the British public have heard most about in the last few days?

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The Week in Polls @theweekinpolls.bsky.social · 8d

Lucy Powell extends lead in deputy leadership race - LabourList

Lucy Powell extends lead in deputy leadership race - exclusive poll - LabourList

Lucy Powell has increased her lead over Bridget Phillipson in the race to become the deputy leader of the Labour Party, exclusive polling for LabourList has revealed.

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