Archive: Poll

Cameron on course for majority following impressive poll lead

Conservative gain: Cameron on track for majority

Support for the Conservatives is finally high enough to suggest the party could win an outright majority at the next general election, according to a new poll.

New poll result cements Ken lead

Poll reveals bad news for Miliband

Poll: Election campaign

New poll result cements Ken lead

The battle for City Hall looks set for a nail-biting finish.

The race for City Hall looked too close to call today after a second poll suggested a slim lead for Ken Livingstone.

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Analysis: What's caused Cameron's poll boost?

Gideon Skinner is head of politics and Sarah Pope is a researcher at Ipsos Mori

The narrative of David Cameron standing up for British economic interests seems to have struck a chord with the public.

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Voters fear coalition teetering over Europe

Public fear euro-row could lead to fall of the coalition

Public confidence in the coalition's ability to last five years has slumped in the wake of its row over the eurozone crisis.

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Poll reveals bad news for Miliband

Ed Miliband faces an uphill battle to improve his personal ratings after a poll showed only 34% are satisfied with his performance.

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Labour and the recession

The economic crisis took the Tories and Labour by surprise when it first hit.

Was Labour responsible for the recession - or should we blame it on the bankers?

Oldham East and Saddleworth

Oldham represents the first big electoral test for the coalition

The Oldham East and Saddleworth by-election is the first big electoral test for the coalition government.

Should the UK have a monarchy?

The monarchy: national symbol or legacy of inequality?

With Prince William and Kate Middleton getting married, republicans are becoming more vocal about their opposition to the monarchy.

Spending review

George Osborne has unveiled the spending review, but will it really hit the rich as hard as the poor?

Ed Miliband and Iraq

Ed Miliband arrives for his leader's speech with partner Justine Thornton

Ed Miliband's first speech to conference as Labour leader saw him signal a distinct break with the past, but should he have criticised the war in Iraq?

Pope visit

The Pope is in the UK for first ever Vatican official state visit

Was the Pope right to warn of "aggresive secularism" in Britain?

Blair's memoirs

Tony Blair's memoir took three years to write.

Tony Blair has released his memoirs, three years after leaving office.

Dumbed-down A-levels

Ready for university? Some critics accuse examiners of dumbing down A-Levels.

With A-level results out, the debate over whether they are being dumbed down has returned.

Cameron foreign policy

David cameron making his speech in India

David Cameron is quickly earning a reputation for his blunt, straight-talking approach to foreign affairs.

Gay marriage

The debate over gay marriage is back on the agenda with evidence that the government might allow religious elements into civil partnership ceremonies.

Emergency Budget

George Osborne is fresh in the job as chancellor

After weeks of preparation, the emergency Budget is here.

BP oil spill

US president Barack Obama visiting the spill.

The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has threatened to turn into a geopolitical spat, with British politicians increasingly irritated by President Obama's tough rhetoric.