@benatipsos.bsky.social
Research Director @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social and commentator on public opinion - back catalogue here: https://benm77.medium.com/
Dog walk scene 4.2.26
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📊 28% of the public are satisfied with the way Nigel Farage is doing his job as Leader of Reform UK (-3 v Nov 25)
📊 55% (+3) are dissatisfied
📊 He has a net score of -27 (down from -21 in November)
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
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...
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?’.
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
24.01.2026 17:40 — 👍 39 🔁 20 💬 5 📌 3
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
24.01.2026 15:40 — 👍 9 🔁 5 💬 1 📌 0
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...
Absolutely fascinating chart.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
56% of Brits aged 16-34 are concerned about their current financial situation
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.
Dog walk scene 16.1.26
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Dog walk scene 14.1.26
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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."
