Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Gordon Brown

Britons Call for Return of Troops in Afghanistan
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The majority of people in Britain want their country’s soldiers fighting in Afghanistan to return home, according to a poll by YouGov. 54 per cent of respondents think the troops should be brought back from the battlefield, while 34 per cent believe they should remain in Afghanistan. Jun 24, 2008
Cameron’s Tories Stay Strong in Britain
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in Britain are decidedly backing the opposition Conservative party, according to a poll by YouGov. 47 per cent of respondents would vote for the party led by David Cameron in the next election to the House of Commons, unchanged since late May. Jun 21, 2008
Britons Disappointed with Brown’s Government
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of people in Britain remain critical of the way Gordon Brown’s administration is handling its duties, according to a poll by YouGov. 78 per cent of respondents think the prime minister is doing badly in office, unchanged since May. Jun 20, 2008
Britons Want Balanced Decisions on Terror Laws
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in Britain think the government should give equal attention to civil rights and threats when drafting counter-terrorism policies, according to a poll by YouGov. 41 per cent of respondents share this opinion. Jun 19, 2008
Brown’s Labour Slides Back Again in Britain
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Britain’s governing Labour party continues to trail the opposition Conservatives, according to a poll by Communicate Research published in The Independent. 44 per cent of respondents would vote for the Tories in the next election to the House of Commons, while 26 per cent would back Labour. Jun 18, 2008
Ruling Labour Plummets to 25% in Britain
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Britain’s governing Labour party continues to trail the opposition Conservatives, according to a poll by Populus published in The Times. 45 per cent of respondents would vote for the Tories in the next election to the House of Commons, up five points since early May. Jun 13, 2008
Britons Back Brown’s Reforms to Terror Laws
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of people in Britain agree with a proposal to expand the length of time terrorism suspects can be held without charge, according to a poll by ICM Research published in the Daily Telegraph. 65 per cent of respondents agree with allowing terrorism suspects to stay in custody for up to 42 days, an increase from the current 28-day limit. Jun 12, 2008
Tories Keep Large Lead in British Politics
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The Conservative party maintains a high level of public support in Britain, according to a poll by ICM Research published in the Daily Telegraph. 42 per cent of respondents would vote for the Tories in the next general election, up one point mid-May. Jun 11, 2008
British Conservatives Have 14-Point Lead
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Britain’s main opposition party continues to be favoured by most people, according to a poll by Communicate Research published by The Independent. 44 per cent of respondents would vote for the Conservative party in the next election to the House of Commons, up four points since April. Jun 9, 2008
Britons Grow Fond of David Cameron
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The number of people in Britain who think opposition leader David Cameron is the most qualified party leader has risen sharply, according to a poll by YouGov published in the Daily Telegraph. 39 per cent of respondents believe the Conservative leader would make the best prime minister, up 20 points since July 2007. Jun 7, 2008
Conservatives Get Closer to 50% in Britain
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The opposition Conservative party has extended its lead in Britain, according to a poll by YouGov released in the Daily Telegraph. 47 per cent of respondents would vote for the Tories in the next election to the House of Commons. Jun 5, 2008
Tories Reinforce Lead, Labour Low in Britain
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Britain’s main opposition party is maintaining a high level of public support, according to a poll by ICM Research published in The Guardian. 41 per cent of respondents would vote for the Conservative party in the next election to the House of Commons, up two points since late April. May 27, 2008
PM Brown Doing Badly for More Britons
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The number of people in Britain who think that the prime minister is not performing well has increased, according to a poll by YouGov. 78 per cent of respondents think Gordon Brown is doing badly as head of government, up 13 points in a month. May 26, 2008
Twenty-Point Advantage for Tories in Britain
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Britain’s governing Labour party has failed to significantly recover this month and continues to trail the opposition, according to a poll by YouGov. 45 per cent of respondents would vote for the Conservative party in the next election to the House of Commons, while 25 per cent would back Labour. May 25, 2008
Less Than One-in-Four Britons Back Labour
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Britain’s opposition Conservative party is enjoying its highest level of support in years, according to a poll by YouGov. 49 per cent of respondents would vote for the Tories in the next election to the House of Commons, up five points since late April. May 12, 2008
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