Survation October Newsletter: Long Nights, Illuminating Insights

This month, we've covered Welsh politics, the Labour deputy leadership election, and much more.

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Labour's Next Deputy Leader?
In terms of an ideological battle, there’s likely little perceived difference between Lucy Powell and Bridget Phillipson. In our councillor perceptions study of MPs on economic issues (mpsleftright.co.uk), both scored near-identical results.

"All is not lost. But anti-immigration rhetoric has been left to fester for too long and has reached a fever-pitch. The time for optimistic, pro-immigration narratives that are grounded in evidence is now."

Read my latest thoughts on how such narratives could win support 👇

NEW: Our recent poll on British immigration attitudes found there was no scenario where a small boat crossing was deemed acceptable.

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July Newsletter: Fresh Ideas, New Insights, and Looking Ahead

A rundown of what Survation has been working on lately, covering: women's safety in London, AI in the workplace, the rise of Reform, and more!

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A third of the workforce think their organisation is ready to benefit from AI – so long as they strategise | Survation Amidst fears over the potential disruptive effects of AI on jobs, our latest polling of full- and part-time workers found just a third (33%) think their...

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If you engage with AI, consider how your organisation is going to adapt, and clearly communicate a vision, your employees are more likely to feel optimistic about their future.

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NEW: Our latest poll of full- and part-time workers found only a third think their organisation is ready to take advantage of AI.

However, this jumps to 58% of those in tech, media, or communications.

@chrisrsurvation.bsky.social analyses the results below

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Labour members rally around cabinet as the threat of Reform looms larger | Survation Survation’s third Labour members’ poll in partnership with LabourList – the first since Reform’s success in May’s local elections and the Runcorn and Helsby by-election...

"Reform have rattled Labour. That was plain to see amongst the party’s leadership, but we now have confirmation that the shiver has gone down the spine and been felt across its membership."

Thoughts on the @survation.bsky.social and @labourlist.bsky.social Lab members poll 👇

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Starmer’s lead is notably stronger amongst younger voters, with the PM considered the best candidate for the job by 33% of 18-24 year olds and 49% of 25-34 year olds.

However, Farage takes over pole position amongst 45-54 year olds and those aged over 65.

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Reform’s poll lead belies voter uncertainty over their capacity to govern | Survation The latest voting intention polling from Survation shows Reform have held onto their first place position – first achieved last month – with 27% of...

Competency is no longer a priority. Voters are willing to try something – anything – new, just as long as it can induce a faith in what they are led to believe will be a better future.

Read more analysis from our researcher, @chrisrsurvation.bsky.social, here: www.survation.com/reforms-poll...

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NEW: Westminster Voting Intention

RFM 27 (-3)
LAB 24 (-1)
CON 20 (+2)
LD 13 (-)
GRN 8 (+1)
OTH 7 (-)

F/w 30th May - 2nd June 2025. Changes vs 5th May.

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