History helps to explain why Britons favour European equality over American individualism. The Long Slump is supposedly widening the English Channel. This is doubtless the case politically. Tough economic times have hardened British public opinion towards core elements of the European Project, from porous borders and economic interdependence to supranational ...
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Will the United Kingdom still be a member of the European Union in 2020? YouGov President, Peter Kellner, examines three scenarios. Want to receive Peter Kellner's commentaries by email? Subscribe here 1. The Conservatives win the 2015 election and David Cameron is able to redeem his promise to renegotiate Britain’s ...
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John Humphrys asks: was UKIP’s success in Thursday’s elections just a protest vote, or is UKIP now a serious contender for office? There can be no doubt which party emerged happiest from Thursday’s elections in England. The United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP) exceeded all expectations by attracting around a quarter ...
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YouGov CEO, Stephan Shakespeare, asks whether Pernoi’s recent actions will benefit its branding as a “posh pint” or if this might be seen as class snobbery. Miller Brands caused a stir last week when it emerged that the firm had refused to allow Peroni to be served in the Crown ...
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YouGov President, Peter Kellner, discusses some of the findings from YouGov research for the Resolution Foundation about the economic troubles which have left a deep mark on the public opinion. My, we are a gloomy lot. Last week, I discussed the possible impact of a triple-dip recession. Last Thursday’s GDP ...
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John Humphrys asks: should the focus of the arts be its economic impact? Maria Miller, the Culture Secretary, has thrown down the gauntlet to the arts world this week by saying it must focus on culture’s economic impact. In particular, referring to government subsidy of the arts, she said it ...
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YouGov President, Peter Kellner, discusses the government's bill to require tobacco manufacturers to sell cigarettes standard, olive-coloured packs with prominent health warnings Let me declare my interest at the outset. ASH, the anti-smoking campaign, is a client of YouGov; I am also a trustee. So, for once, this blog goes beyond ...
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YouGov CEO, Stephan Shakespeare, discusses the success of Pret A Manger and what this means for its new store locations. It has been a good year for sandwich chain Pret A Manger, with sales up 17% to £443m and profits also up by 17 per cent to £61.1m. Along with ...
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YouGov President, Peter Kellner, analyses the politics of a triple-dip recession On Wednesday, the day before the rest of us, George Osborne will know whether Britain’s economy has succumbed to a triple-dip recession. By convention, the Office for National Statistics gives ministers 24 hours’ notice of its data, so they ...
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John Humphrys asks: Economic Insecurity: How Frightening? One of the commonplaces much repeated since Margaret Thatcher died is how different the world is compared with when she first came to power a third of a century ago. The economy is the most striking example. Many millions of people (and not just ...
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