public opinion
New poll reveals the consensus behind austerity is shattering
Politics and public opinion across Europe changed decisively in May; before then the austerians dominated - but now, the tide has turned, writes Steve Hart.
Borrowing more to borrow less may not be political suicide
Leo Barasi examines whether the arguments that Labour can’t politically support deficit spending for growth hold up against the polling data.
Kellner: May’s immigration rhetoric “seems to have backfired with public opinion”
A majority of the public (56 per cent) and nearly two-fifths of Tory supporters (38%) believe home secretary Theresa May should resign over the borders fiasco.
Where is Britain’s centre ground?
A new poll shows Labour members and the general public have different views on immigration and transport taxes. But there is common ground on nuclear power and Trident.
Do we really know what voters think about immigration?
Before the General Election, Ipsos MORI found immigration to be the forth most important issue concerning voters. In March YouGov found Labour was perceived as the worst major party on dealing with the issue of immigration...