Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Gordon Brown

Britain’s Political Scene Tightly Contested
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - There is no clear favourite political party in Britain right now, according to three recent voting intention polls. In a survey by Ipsos-MORI, 40 per cent of respondents would vote for the opposition Conservative party, while 38 per cent would back the governing Labour party. Feb 13, 2006
Britons Expect Close Parliamentary Ballot
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Voters in Britain are divided on the outcome of the next House of Commons ballot according to a poll by Populus published in The Times. 26 per cent of respondents expect a majority for the Labour party, while 33 per cent believe the governing political organization will be the largest party in a hung Parliament. Feb 8, 2006
Labour and Tories Tied, Lib-Dems Fall in Britain
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Britain's top political parties are tied, according to a poll by Ipsos-MORI. 39 per cent of respondents would vote for the governing Labour party in the next election to the House of Commons, while 39 per cent would support the opposition Conservative party. Jan 31, 2006
Americans Want Blair to Replace Annan
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in the United States believe the current prime minister of Britain would be a perfect fit for the United Nations (UN), according to a poll by Gallup released by CNN and USA Today. 66 per cent of respondents would favour Tony Blair becoming the next UN secretary-general. Jan 28, 2006
Tories Steady, Lib-Dems Drop in Britain
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - The Conservative party is holding on to a slim advantage in Britain, according to a poll by ICM Research published in The Guardian. 37 per cent of respondents would vote for the Tories in the next election to the House of Commons. Jan 27, 2006
Political Divide Now Evident in Britain
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Britons hold differing opinions about their current government, according to a poll by Populus published in The Times. 33 per cent of respondents say they are disappointed with the current Labour party administration, but would still prefer them to a government headed by the Conservative party. Jan 13, 2006
UK Labour Party Has Three-Point Edge on Tories
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - The governing Labour party remains the most popular political organization in Britain, according to a poll by Populus published in The Times. 39 per cent of respondents would vote for Labour in the next election to the House of Commons. Jan 12, 2006
Four-in-Ten Britons Want Blair to Quit Soon
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Adults in Britain remain split over the appropriate moment for Tony Blair to step down as prime minister, according to a poll by Populus published in The Times. 41 per cent of respondents believe Blair should resign immediately or by the end of the year, while 43 per cent believe he should quit in 2007 or just before the next general election. Jan 11, 2006
Brown Outranks Cameron and Kennedy in UK
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in Britain believe current chancellor of the exchequer Gordon Brown would be a good head of government, according to a poll by Ipsos-MORI. 31 per cent of respondents think Brown would make the most capable prime minister. Dec 31, 2005
Britons Feel Blair is Running Out of Steam
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Tony Blair keeps a low level of public support in Britain, according to a poll by ICM Research published in The Guardian. 55 per cent of respondents are dissatisfied with the prime minister's performance, up 10 points since August. Dec 22, 2005
High Numbers for Prospective PM’s in Britain
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many Britons are content with current chancellor of the exchequer Gordon Brown, according to a poll by ICM Research published in The Guardian. 52 per cent of respondents are satisfied with Brown's performance. Dec 21, 2005
Tories Get Large Lead, Target Blair in Britain
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - The opposition Conservative party holds a considerable advantage in Britain, according to a poll by Mori published in The Observer. 40 per cent of respondents would support the Tories in the next general election. Dec 20, 2005
Tories Climb Back to First Place in Britain
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - The opposition Conservative party has become the most popular political organization in Britain, according to a poll by YouGov published in the Daily Telegraph. 38 per cent of respondents would vote for the Tories in the next election to the House of Commons. Dec 19, 2005
Labour Leads, But Cameron is Favourite in Britain
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - The governing Labour party is holding on to the top spot in Britain, according to a poll by Populus published in The Times. 38 per cent of respondents would support Labour in the next election to the House of Commons. Dec 17, 2005
Cameron Propels Tories into First Place
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - The opposition Conservative party is now the most popular political organization in Britain, according to a poll by ICM Research. 37 per cent of respondents would vote for the Tories in the next election to the House of Commons. Dec 14, 2005
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