Alex Bogdan
@alexbgd.bsky.social
Talks about polls, democracy, elections, social research, survey methods and Hackney. Works at @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social, but views strictly my own
Oh, no, sorry Dan. I should have linked to the data which should be in an accessible table format public.flourish.studio/visualisatio...
Life Net Satisfaction Table_3.1
A Flourish data visualization by Ipsos in the UK
public.flourish.studio
December 5, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Oh, no, sorry Dan. I should have linked to the data which should be in an accessible table format public.flourish.studio/visualisatio...
... And it's particularly mayors' soft power in attracting investment to their areas that has been highlighted. Is 2028 too long a wait? Or is this a missed opportunity to consider an 'observer status' role that still gives visibility (used in the EU for new members)?
December 4, 2025 at 12:15 PM
... And it's particularly mayors' soft power in attracting investment to their areas that has been highlighted. Is 2028 too long a wait? Or is this a missed opportunity to consider an 'observer status' role that still gives visibility (used in the EU for new members)?
4) A lot has been said about how complex local government reorganisation (LGR) is, and how much councils still need to do to prepare. Postponing might have been the only practical options. But mayors are generally seen as a success and the role has support...
December 4, 2025 at 12:15 PM
4) A lot has been said about how complex local government reorganisation (LGR) is, and how much councils still need to do to prepare. Postponing might have been the only practical options. But mayors are generally seen as a success and the role has support...
3) Many of these areas had their planned 2025 local elections postponed too. We know people tend to feel better represented at local and regional levels - not a UK -specific phenomenon. Is this a missed opportunity to strengthen those local and regional links?
December 4, 2025 at 12:15 PM
3) Many of these areas had their planned 2025 local elections postponed too. We know people tend to feel better represented at local and regional levels - not a UK -specific phenomenon. Is this a missed opportunity to strengthen those local and regional links?
2) Otherwise, they are pretty average when it comes to satisfaction with public services. Our analysis of the 2025 local elections suggests Reform won councils less satisfied with policing, jobs, quality of life and community cohesion. These are not the same sort of councils.
December 4, 2025 at 12:15 PM
2) Otherwise, they are pretty average when it comes to satisfaction with public services. Our analysis of the 2025 local elections suggests Reform won councils less satisfied with policing, jobs, quality of life and community cohesion. These are not the same sort of councils.
Of course there are political implications. Half say Rachel Reeves is doing a bad job, her worst score since taking up the role. And in June, Labour still had a lead on most trusted party to manage the economy and public services. This has now certainly gone. Full data www.ipsos.com/en-uk/briton...
November 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Of course there are political implications. Half say Rachel Reeves is doing a bad job, her worst score since taking up the role. And in June, Labour still had a lead on most trusted party to manage the economy and public services. This has now certainly gone. Full data www.ipsos.com/en-uk/briton...
Is the government bad at communicating? This chart would suggest so. More popular policies suffer from poor levels of awareness among the general public. But also keep in mind people tend to remember negative information better - correlation yes, causation - ??.
November 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Is the government bad at communicating? This chart would suggest so. More popular policies suffer from poor levels of awareness among the general public. But also keep in mind people tend to remember negative information better - correlation yes, causation - ??.
As over 4 in 5 say the economy is poor, the budget has not alleviated any anxieties. Quite the opposite: 3 in 4 expect the economy to be in a poor state in one year's time, worse than in after the Spending Review in June. Why? Half think the government is increasing taxes too much.
November 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
As over 4 in 5 say the economy is poor, the budget has not alleviated any anxieties. Quite the opposite: 3 in 4 expect the economy to be in a poor state in one year's time, worse than in after the Spending Review in June. Why? Half think the government is increasing taxes too much.
Who has the best policies - we asked about asylum and immigration together. But we did release a poll earlier this year where we explore views on different immigrant groups and policies (e.g. below, but more in the deck) www.ipsos.com/sites/defaul...
November 17, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Who has the best policies - we asked about asylum and immigration together. But we did release a poll earlier this year where we explore views on different immigrant groups and policies (e.g. below, but more in the deck) www.ipsos.com/sites/defaul...
Finally, a quick note on immigration and asylum seekers. While distinct groups, we know public attitudes to immigration are very much driven by their perceptions of asylum seekers - some 70% say they associate the latter with immigrants, higher than workers or students.
November 17, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Finally, a quick note on immigration and asylum seekers. While distinct groups, we know public attitudes to immigration are very much driven by their perceptions of asylum seekers - some 70% say they associate the latter with immigrants, higher than workers or students.
And we are seeing a shift in attitudes - while always relatively high, perceived tensions between immigrants and people born in the UK have risen, when other tensions seem to be healing - from our work with @policyatkings.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 11:55 AM
And we are seeing a shift in attitudes - while always relatively high, perceived tensions between immigrants and people born in the UK have risen, when other tensions seem to be healing - from our work with @policyatkings.bsky.social
It's clear Britons think the number of people coming to the UK is too high - 67% say this in our recent poll with @itvnews.bsky.social . Majorities think immigrants have a negative impact on the availability of housing and on levels of crime, and lean towards saying a positive impact on culture/arts
November 17, 2025 at 11:55 AM
It's clear Britons think the number of people coming to the UK is too high - 67% say this in our recent poll with @itvnews.bsky.social . Majorities think immigrants have a negative impact on the availability of housing and on levels of crime, and lean towards saying a positive impact on culture/arts
3) Politically, Labour's 2024 voters are abandoning them for both the Greens and Reform. At the same time, Reform are holding on to most of their voters and attracting lots of 2024 Conservative voters. Full data here www.ipsos.com/en-uk/labour...
November 17, 2025 at 10:49 AM
3) Politically, Labour's 2024 voters are abandoning them for both the Greens and Reform. At the same time, Reform are holding on to most of their voters and attracting lots of 2024 Conservative voters. Full data here www.ipsos.com/en-uk/labour...
2) Labour are not seen as having the best policies on any of the key issues. But no one is! Add to that historic low satisfaction with the PM and Chancellor, scepticism that this gvt's policies will improve the economy or public services, and public anxiety over their finances and ...
November 17, 2025 at 10:49 AM
2) Labour are not seen as having the best policies on any of the key issues. But no one is! Add to that historic low satisfaction with the PM and Chancellor, scepticism that this gvt's policies will improve the economy or public services, and public anxiety over their finances and ...
1) Extreme discontent. 80% say Britain is getting worse as a place to live. Almost no one thinks it's getting better. A third struggling to cope financially, higher than we were seeing in 2022 when the cost of living was starting to bite.
November 17, 2025 at 10:49 AM
1) Extreme discontent. 80% say Britain is getting worse as a place to live. Almost no one thinks it's getting better. A third struggling to cope financially, higher than we were seeing in 2022 when the cost of living was starting to bite.
And data here www.ipsos.com/en-uk/the-st...
The State of Democracy 2025: Fake news, lack of accountability, extremism and corruption seen as top threats to democracy across Europe and the US
A new Ipsos KnowledgePanel survey offers an in-depth analysis of democratic perceptions in 9 Western countries, highlighting dissatisfaction with democracy and deep worries about its future.
www.ipsos.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:51 PM
And data here www.ipsos.com/en-uk/the-st...
Solutions to today’s top democratic threats, according to the public: anti-corruption efforts, independent courts, and stronger social media regulation, especially in countries where fake news is seen as a top threat. Full write up from @politico.eu www.politico.eu/article/west...
Nearly half of Western voters think democracy is broken, international poll finds
Ipsos finds that disappointment with electoral politics, and fears for its future, dominate voters’ views of democracy in nine countries.
www.politico.eu
November 14, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Solutions to today’s top democratic threats, according to the public: anti-corruption efforts, independent courts, and stronger social media regulation, especially in countries where fake news is seen as a top threat. Full write up from @politico.eu www.politico.eu/article/west...
Majorities across most countries (apart from Sweden) are worried about democracy in the next 5 years. Top threats: fake news (especially N Europe, France), lack of accountability, corruption (especially S Europe, US). In the UK, as elsewhere, we’re also worried about extremism.
November 14, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Majorities across most countries (apart from Sweden) are worried about democracy in the next 5 years. Top threats: fake news (especially N Europe, France), lack of accountability, corruption (especially S Europe, US). In the UK, as elsewhere, we’re also worried about extremism.
We find strong support for radical change in most countries, among strong 'system is rigged' perceptions. But in most countries, democracy is seen as crucial & worth keeping. Apart from Croatia where support for democracy is contingent on delivering good quality of life for half.
November 14, 2025 at 2:51 PM
We find strong support for radical change in most countries, among strong 'system is rigged' perceptions. But in most countries, democracy is seen as crucial & worth keeping. Apart from Croatia where support for democracy is contingent on delivering good quality of life for half.
Here in the UK, half are dissatisfied with how democracy is working, about 3 in 5 say it has got worse over the last 5 years. This is very similar to 2023 and it doesn’t look like the 2024 election, despite bringing a change in gov, had a lasting impact on democratic satisfaction.
November 14, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Here in the UK, half are dissatisfied with how democracy is working, about 3 in 5 say it has got worse over the last 5 years. This is very similar to 2023 and it doesn’t look like the 2024 election, despite bringing a change in gov, had a lasting impact on democratic satisfaction.