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
- Israel Election 2009
- Kevin Rudd
- Latin America
- Nicolas Sarkozy
- North Korea
- Oil and Gas
- Same-Sex Marriage
- Silvio Berlusconi
- Stem Cell Research
- Stephen Harper
- Taro Aso
- Terrorism
- Vladimir Putin
Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch
Gordon Brown
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Labour, Tories Even at 30% in Britain
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - The two main political organizations in Britain are tied, according to a poll by Ipsos-MORI published in The Sun. 30 per cent of respondents would vote for the governing Labour party in the next general election, while 30 per cent would support the opposition Conservative party. May 1, 2006
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Tories First, Labour at Low Point in Britain
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - The opposition Conservative party is the top political organization in Britain, according to a poll by ICM Research published in The Guardian. 34 per cent of respondents would vote for the Tories in the next general election. Apr 28, 2006
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Brown Edges Cameron as UK’s Preferred PM
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Voters in Britain favour their current chancellor of the exchequer for the country's top political job, according to a poll by ICM Research released by Channel 4. 37 per cent of respondents believe Gordon Brown has the qualities to make the best prime minister. Apr 13, 2006
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Blair Out of Steam for Many Voters in Britain
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many Britons suggest their prime minister should consider retirement, according to a poll by Populus published in The Times. 57 per cent of respondents believe Tony Blair has run out of steam and is unlikely to achieve anything else as head of government. Apr 9, 2006
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Britons Still Ponder Blair’s Retirement Date
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Adults in Britain are divided on the best possible timing for Tony Blair's resignation, according to a poll by ICM Research published in News of the World. 57 per cent of respondents believe the prime minister should stand down now or within the next year, while 34 per cent want him to wait longer. Apr 7, 2006
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Some Britons Ponder Special Pollution Tax
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Some adults in Britain believe motorists should offer compensation for damages to the environment, according to a poll by ICM Research released by the BBC. 44 per cent of respondents are willing to pay a road tax to fund research and development to cut down pollution, while 51 per cent disagree. Apr 6, 2006
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Labour Ahead by Two Points in Britain
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - The governing Labour party holds a slight edge in Britain, according to a poll by Populus published in The Times. 36 per cent of respondents would support Labour in the next election to the House of Commons. Apr 6, 2006
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What the World Wants in a Leader
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Global citizens do not agree on all of the qualities that their public servants must have. Honesty and a common touch seem to prevail. Apr 6, 2006
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Blair Approval Rating Drops to 30% in Britain
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Support for Tony Blair fell last month in Britain, according to a poll by YouGov published in the Daily Telegraph. 30 per cent of respondents are satisfied with Tony Blair's performance, down three points since January. Apr 5, 2006
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Labour, Tories Tied with 36% in UK
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - The main political organizations in Britain are even, according to a poll by YouGov published in the Daily Telegraph. 36 per cent of respondents would vote for the governing Labour party in the next general election, while 36 per cent would support the opposition Conservative party. Apr 3, 2006
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Labour Gains, Tories Down in Britain
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - The governing Labour party is holding on to the top spot in Britain, according to a poll by Ipsos-MORI. 39 per cent of respondents would support Labour in the next general election. Apr 1, 2006
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Blair, Government Remain Stagnant in Britain
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Few Britons are content with their prime minister, according to a poll by Ipsos-MORI. 31 per cent of respondents are satisfied with the way Tony Blair is doing his job, up three points since February. Mar 31, 2006
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Tories Keep Three-Point Advantage in Britain
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - The opposition Conservative party remains the top political organization for British voters, according to a poll by YouGov published in The Times. 38 per cent of respondents would back the Tories in the next election to the House of Commons. Mar 24, 2006
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UK Divided Over Blair’s Political Future
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Adults in Britain remain split on the timetable for their prime minister's retirement, according to a poll by ICM Research released by BBC Newsnight. 50 per cent of respondents believe Tony Blair should resign now or within the next year, while 44 per cent want him to either wait longer or contest the next election. Mar 23, 2006
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Britons Criticize Blair Over Peerage Row
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in Britain appear disappointed with the actions of their prime minister, according to a poll by YouGov published in The Times. 56 per cent of respondents think Tony Blair has given peerages in return for party donations and loans, and 53 describe him as sleazy on the issue of political funding. Mar 22, 2006