Issue Watch
Track global public opinion on current issues.
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- Nicolas Sarkozy
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- Stem Cell Research
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- Vladimir Putin
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Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch
Gordon Brown
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Cameron’s Tories Still Lead in Britain
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The opposition Conservative party continues to lead all rivals in Britain, according to a poll by ICM Research published in The Guardian. 44 per cent of respondents would vote for the Tories in the next election to the House of Commons, up one point since mid-July. Aug 22, 2008
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Tories Have 20-Point Lead in Britain
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The British Conservative party has a solid advantage over the governing Labour party, according to a poll by YouGov. 45 per cent of respondents would vote for the official opposition party in the next election to the House of Commons, down three points in a week. Aug 21, 2008
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Britons Pick Tony Blair Over Gordon Brown
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Almost half of people in Britain prefer Tony Blair over their current prime minister, according to a poll by YouGov. 49 per cent of respondents think Blair’s performance as head of government was better than Gordon Brown’s. Aug 18, 2008
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Conservatives Gain, Labour Drops in Britain
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The popularity of Britain’s main opposition party has increased over the course of this year, according to a poll by Ipsos-Mori. 47 per cent of respondents would vote for the Conservative party in the next election to the House of Commons, up five points since January. Aug 7, 2008
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Cameron’s Tories Keep Large Lead in Britain
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The Conservative party has established itself as the most popular political organization in Britain, according to a poll by Populus published in The Times. 43 per cent of respondents would support the Tories in the next election to the House of Commons, up two points since early July. Aug 3, 2008
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Britons Think Their Society is Broken
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Almost two-thirds of adults in Britain believe their country is in a state of crisis and many blame crime and immigration for it, according to a poll by YouGov. 64 per cent of respondents think British society is broken, while 23 per cent disagree. Aug 1, 2008
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Conservatives Have 19-Point Lead in Britain
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The Conservative party remains ahead in Britain, according to a poll by YouGov. 45 per cent of respondents would vote for the Tories in the next general election, down two points in two weeks. Jul 30, 2008
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British Conservatives Maintain Solid Lead
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Britain’s official opposition party has kept its momentum over the past month, according to a poll by Communicate Research published in The Independent. 46 per cent of respondents would vote for the Conservative party in the next election to the House of Commons, up one point since mid-July. Jul 29, 2008
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Britons Regret Military Engagement in Iraq
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of people in Britain believe their country should have never committed troops to the war in Iraq, according to a poll by Communicate Research published in The Independent. 66 per cent of respondents share this view, and 74 per cent think British troops should be called back from Iraq as soon as possible. Jul 28, 2008
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Tories Still Lead Ruling Labour in Britain
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Britain’s governing Labour party continues to trail the opposition Conservatives, according to a poll by ICM Research published in The Guardian. 43 per cent of respondents would vote for the Tories in the next election to the House of Commons, while 28 per cent would back Labour. Jul 26, 2008
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New Term for Labour Seems Remote in UK
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Support for Britain’s governing Labour party remains low, according to a poll by Communicate Research published in The Independent. 24 per cent of respondents would vote for Labour in the next election to the House of Commons, while 45 per cent would back the opposition Conservative party. Jul 25, 2008
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Britons Think Brown Wrecked Economy
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of people in Britain think the country’s financial status has been negatively affected during the tenure of Gordon Brown, according to a poll by Populus published in The Times. 82 per cent of respondents say the economy has changed for the worse since Brown became prime minister. Jul 24, 2008
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Tories Stumble, Keep Lead in Britain
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Britain’s most popular party has lost support this month but remains strong, according to a poll by Populus published in The Times. 41 per cent of respondents would vote for the opposition Conservative party in the next election to the House of Commons, down four points since early June. Jul 23, 2008
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Brown Gets Dismal Ratings in Britain
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Less than one-fifth of people in Britain think Gordon Brown is doing a good job, according to a poll by YouGov. 19 per cent of respondents say the prime minister is doing well as head of government, while 77 per cent believe he is doing badly. Jul 20, 2008
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Conservatives Remain Ahead in Britain
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The opposition Conservative party is leading all rivals in Britain, according to a poll by YouGov. 47 per cent of respondents would vote for the Tories in the next general election, up one point since late June. Jul 16, 2008