opinion poll
New survey shows public more willing to take action over pensions
Seven in ten voters would take some form of action if their pension contributions were to increase while promising lower returns, writes Neil Foster.
Public support for cuts down compared to last year
Public support for the government’s spending cuts has slumped in the past year, according to the latest Harris poll for the Financial Times, reports Claire French.
Public turn on Murdoch: 70% oppose BSkyB takeover, 72% say he has “too much influence”
Public opinion is firmly opposed to Rupert Murdoch's proposed takeover of BSkyB, with voters finally waking up to the fact he has way too much influence over UK politics.
The debate on Scottish independence: where do English voters stand?
Almost a half of all people in England would oppose Scotland gaining independence, according to a BBC/ComRes poll for last night's Newsnight, reports Ed Jacobs.
Public split on pensions reform
Ahead of the vote on the second reading of the Pensions Bill today, the latest YouGov/Sunday Times poll shows the unions edging in front in the battle for public opinion.
Bad poll news for Labour and Tories on spending cuts
There was worrying news for both Labour and the Conservatives in the latest Sun/YouGov opinion poll this morning on public attitudes towards spending cuts.