Issue Watch
Track global public opinion on current issues.
- 2008: Race for the White House
- 2008: The U.S. Electoral College
- Abortion
- Africa
- Angela Merkel
- Death Penalty
- Economy and Globalization
- Environment
- European Union
- George W. Bush
- Global Warming
- Gordon Brown
- Hamas
- Immigration
- Iran
- Iraq War
- Kevin Rudd
- Latin America
- New Zealand Election 2008
- Nicolas Sarkozy
- North Korea
- Oil and Gas
- Same-Sex Marriage
- Silvio Berlusconi
- Stem Cell Research
- Stephen Harper
- Terrorism
- U.S. Election 2008 - The Democrats
- U.S. Election 2008 - The Republicans
- U.S. Election 2008: The Primaries
- Vladimir Putin
- Yasuo Fukuda
Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch
Gordon Brown
- Most Britons Favour Pound Over Euro
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in Britain are opposed to changing their currency, according to a poll by ICM Research released by Talent. 47 per cent of respondents would keep the Pound and rule out adopting the Euro. Oct 10, 2005
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Britain Sets Agenda for Blair’s Last Term
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many Britons believe their prime minister should focus on domestic matters, according to a poll by ICM Research published in The Guardian. 71 per cent of respondents believe Tony Blair devotes too much attention to foreign issues like reforming the United Nations (UN) and Iraq. Sep 30, 2005
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Brown Would Lead Labour to Victory in UK
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - The governing Labour party could earn a new term in office under current chancellor of the exchequer Gordon Brown, according to a poll by ICM Research published in The Guardian. 31 per cent of respondents would vote for a Brown-led Labour in the next House of Commons election. Sep 26, 2005
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Britain Reviews Potential Political Party Leaders
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Some British voters would support the Conservative party if former chancellor of the exchequer Kenneth Clarke takes over as leader, according to a poll by ICM Research published in The Guardian. 32 per cent of respondents say they are more likely to vote for the Tories under Clarke. Sep 25, 2005
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Low Numbers for Blair and his Government in UK
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - More Britons are disheartened with the performance of the Labour government, according to a poll by MORI. 54 per cent of respondents are dissatisfied with the way the administration headed by prime minister Tony Blair is doing its job, up four points since July. Sep 25, 2005
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Britons Express Preference for Brown Administration
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in Britain believe the current chancellor of the exchequer should be in charge of the next national government, according to a poll by Communicate Research published in The Independent. 44 per cent of respondents say they would prefer a Labour administration led by Gordon Brown. Sep 17, 2005
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Labour Drops, But Remains Ahead in Britain
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - The governing Labour party continues to lead all political organizations in Britain, according to a poll by YouGov published in the Daily Telegraph. 37 per cent of respondents would support for Labour in the next general election. Sep 15, 2005
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Britons Ponder Next House of Commons Ballot
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in Britain would support the governing Labour party under a different leader in the next general election, according to a poll by Populus published in The Times. 39 per cent of respondents would vote for Labour under current chancellor of the exchequer Gordon Brown. Sep 13, 2005
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Blair Slowly Regains Support in Britain
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - More adults in Britain are content with their prime minister, according to a poll by ICM Research published in The Guardian. 47 per cent of respondents are satisfied with Tony Blair's performance, up nine points since January. Aug 23, 2005
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Some Britons Reconsider Blair’s Early Departure
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Some adults in Britain believe their prime minister should not resign after the next general election, according to a poll by Populus published in The Times. 30 per cent of respondents believe Tony Blair should reconsider his decision to stand down. Jul 28, 2005
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Britons Review Results of Commons Ballot
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - The outcome of last month's general election left diverse feelings in Britain, according to a poll by Harris Interactive Europe. 31 per cent of respondents are satisfied with the outcome, while 43 per cent disagree. Jun 25, 2005
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British Voters Assess Blair’s Eventual Departure
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Adults in Britain have different schedules in mind for Tony Blair's retirement, according to a poll by YouGov released by Sky News. 30 per cent of respondents think the prime minister should step down this year, while 16 per cent say he should do so in 2006. Jun 24, 2005
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Britons Review Retirement Timetable for Blair
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in Britain believe their prime minister should stand down in the last few months of his third term, according to a poll by Populus published in The Times. 39 per cent of respondents think Tony Blair should quit shortly before the next election. Jun 15, 2005
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Britons Have Doubts on Donations to Africa
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in Britain openly question the actual destination of monetary assistance to African nations, according to a poll by YouGov published in the Daily Telegraph. 83 per cent of respondents say they have little or no confidence that the money will be spent wisely. Jun 7, 2005
- Britons Examine Causes, Solutions to Africa’s Problems
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in Britain believe bad administrations are mostly to blame for the current setbacks of African countries, according to a poll by YouGov published in the Daily Telegraph. 79 per cent of respondents blame corrupt and incompetent African governments. Jun 5, 2005