U.S. Economic Confidence Improves; Canada Highest, Britain Lowest
Since December 2012, the level of concern with specific financial challenges has subsided in the United States.
Since December 2012, the level of concern with specific financial challenges has subsided in the United States.
In Canada, practically three-in-five respondents say that global warming is a fact and is caused by emissions from vehicles and industrial facilities.
Just one third of respondents approve of David Cameron’s performance; lower ratings for Ed Miliband and Nick Clegg.
Al-Qaeda and other Islamic-based terrorist groups remain a concern for more than two thirds of respondents.
Most respondents trust the NHS, but call for criminal charges to deal with employees who fail to speak out about poor patient care in hospitals.
Youngest and middle-aged respondents are more likely to support a change in legislation than those over the age of 55.
One third of respondents would favour Independence, while almost half would prefer to remain in the United Kingdom.
Respondents in Britain are less likely to find medical testing on animals and clothing made of animal fur as “morally acceptable.”
The Conservative Party has gained three points since mid-January, while support for Labour has dropped by the same margin.
Support is lower for the appearance of the Scottish National Party (SNP), Plaid Cymru and British National Party (BNP) leaders.