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
- Taro Aso
- Terrorism
- Vladimir Putin
Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch
Gordon Brown
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Britons Want a Cameron-Led Government
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Britain want the next government to be formed by the Conservative party, according to a poll by YouGov published in the Daily Telegraph. 54 per cent of respondents would prefer an administration headed by David Cameron, up 22 points since September. Jul 1, 2008
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Boost for Labour, Tories Still Ahead in UK
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Britain’s governing Labour party continues to trail the opposition but has gained some public backing this month, according to a poll by YouGov published in the Daily Telegraph. 28 per cent of respondents would vote for Labour in the next election to the House of Commons, up three points since mid-June. Jun 30, 2008
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Half of Britons Say Brown Worse than Blair
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Half of adults in Britain are disappointed with Gordon Brown, according to a poll by YouGov published in the Daily Telegraph. 49 per cent of respondents think the current prime minister is doing a worse job than Tony Blair, and 27 per cent believe he is just as bad as the former head of government. Jun 29, 2008
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Tories Have 20-Point Advantage in Britain
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Support for Britain’s official opposition party continues to grow, according to a poll by ICM Research published in The Guardian. 45 per cent of respondents would vote for the Conservative party in the next election to the House of Commons, up three points since early June. Jun 27, 2008
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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