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Conservatives Poised to Take Power in Britain
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – Two-in-five people in Britain want the opposition Conservatives in power, according to a poll by YouGov. 40 per cent of respondents would vote for the Tories in the next election to the House of Commons, up three points since early June.
Jun 27, 2009
Britons Turning to Non-Mainstream Parties
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Britain’s state of political instability is benefiting smaller parties, according to a poll by Populus published in The Times. 36 per cent of respondents would vote for the opposition Conservatives in the next election to the House of Commons, down three points since late May.
Jun 20, 2009
Regardless of Labour Leader, Tories Lead in UK
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - With or without Gordon Brown at the helm, Britain’s governing Labour party seems destined to lose the next election, according to a poll by Communicate Research published in The Independent. Considering various scenarios with different Labour leaders, at least 36 per cent of respondents would vote for the opposition Conservatives in the next election to the House of Commons, while no more than 26 per cent would support Labour.
Jun 15, 2009
British Voters Flock to Smaller Parties
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - More adults in Britain are avoiding the three main parties—Labour, Conservative and Liberal Democrat—when assessing their choices in the next general election, according to a poll by YouGov. 23 per cent of respondents would vote for other parties, up 13 points since late April.
Jun 6, 2009
Tories Could Get Majority in Britain
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The Conservative party could return to government in Britain if a general election takes place soon, according to a poll by Populus released by ITV News. 39 per cent of respondents would vote for the Tories, while 27 per cent would support the governing Labour party.
Jun 2, 2009
Liberal Democrats Gain Amidst British Scandal
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Britain’s two main political parties are losing supporters to the Liberal Democrats and other groups, according to a poll by Populus published in The Times. 39 per cent of respondents would vote for the opposition Conservative party in the next general election, down four points since early April.
May 31, 2009
Britons Reject Pay Increase for MPs
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Three quarters of people in Britain would be against a proposal to increase the salaries of lawmakers and restrict their expense claims, according to a poll by ICM research published in The Guardian. 75 per cent of respondents think the current salary of members of parliament is sufficient, while 22 per cent would support a pay hike.
May 27, 2009
Tories Hold 11-Point Lead in Britain
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - If an election took place today in Britain, it is all but certain that Britain’s Labour party would not earn a new term in office, according to a poll by ICM Research published in The Guardian. 39 per cent of respondents would vote for the opposition Conservative party in the next election to the House of Commons, while 28 per cent would support Labour.
May 25, 2009
Britons Want MPs Fired Over Expenses
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The majority of people in Britain want swift action, including a snap ballot, over the ongoing scandal of expense claims by members of Parliament, according to a poll by Communicate Research released by the BBC. 64 per cent of respondents think that MPs named and shamed in the newspapers over their expense claims should be forced to resign, and 65 per cent think the country should hold a new general election.
May 24, 2009
Tory Support Jumps to 45% in Britain
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Britain’s Official Opposition party has gained momentum, according to a poll by Communicate Research published in The Independent. 45 per cent of respondents would vote for the Conservative party in the next election to the House of Commons, up five points since late March.
May 8, 2009
Majority in Britain Wants Cameron as PM
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - More British adults believe David Cameron should be in charge of the government after the next election, according to a poll by YouGov. 54 per cent of respondents would prefer to see a Conservative administration led by Cameron, up eight points since March.
May 4, 2009
Tories Surge, Labour Stumbles in Britain
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The opposition Conservative party remains well positioned in Britain, according to a poll by YouGov. 45 per cent of respondents would vote for the Tories in the next general election, up four points since early April.
Apr 30, 2009
Tories Keep Ten-Point Advantage in Britain
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The opposition Conservative party remains ahead in Britain, according to a poll by ICM Research published in The Guardian. 40 per cent of respondents would vote for the Tories in the next general election, down five points since late March.
Apr 27, 2009
Conservatives Keep Large Lead in Britain
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The opposition Conservative party keeps a high level of public support in Britain, according to a poll by Marketing Sciences Ltd. 43 per cent of respondents would support the Tories in the next general election.
Apr 24, 2009
British Tories Keep the Upper Hand
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The chart of political preferences in Britain has remained stable throughout the past few months, according to a poll by Populus published in The Times. 43 per cent of respondents would vote for the opposition Conservative party in the next election to the House of Commons, up one point since early March.
Apr 15, 2009