Matthew is YouGov's Head of Data Journalism, based in the UK.
Prior to joining YouGov in 2016, Matthew worked in digital communications at the trade union UNISON and the think tank Policy Exchange.
ArticleWhat do Britons think about the UK’s relationship with China at the start of 2026?
The public are divided on the prospect of fostering closer ties with China if the US-UK relationship breaks down
24 Jan 2026- Article
Where do Britons stand on Europe’s relationship with the USA?
With Donald Trump increasingly hostile towards Europe, how do Britons think we and our continental peers should react?
21 Jan 2026 - Article
What do Britons think Europe should do if the USA seizes Greenland?
The public are split between a diplomatic and an economic response
20 Jan 2026 - Article
Most Britons think London is an unsafe place to live – Londoners disagree
A narrative that London is unsafe is now common currency across the wider UK
12 Jan 2026 - Article
AI tools should not be allowed to make ‘undressed’ images, say Britons
YouGov survey finds Elon Musk continues to be very unpopular in the UK following new controversy over his firm’s Grok AI tool
08 Jan 2026 - Article
Britons and the cost of living, January 2026
Net approval of the government’s handling of the cost of living reaches its lowest level since YouGov began tracking in October 2022
07 Jan 2026 - Article
Britons disapprove of US capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, split on government response
The public are divided on whether the raid should have been responded to with condemnation or neutrality
05 Jan 2026 - Article
How popular are national leaders in Europe? December 2025
YouGov European tracker series looks at the popularity of the leaders of Britain, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy and Spain
31 Dec 2025 - Article
What news stories did Britons hear most about in 2025?
The Budget tops our list, although most of the top ten are international, rather than UK, news events
31 Dec 2025 - Article
Where do Europeans stand on the war in Ukraine at the end of 2025?
The continent is divided in whether to keep supporting Ukraine or encouraging a negotiated peace, and suspect Donald Trump wants Russia to win
29 Dec 2025