Net favourability gap between Conservatives and Labour smallest in nearly four years

Plimsolls are the most common term, but they’re called pumps in the North West and West Midlands, while the West Country and Scotland have their own variations

Fewer Britons expect a peace deal is likely than did so earlier this year

Fans see Liverpool as most likely to win the league, though most Arsenal and Man City fans also believe they have a realistic chance of the title

There is a firm preference in all countries surveyed for decisions on climate change, trade deals and defence to be taken at the EU level

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Only 13% are opposed, with this figure highest among Conservative voters (22%) and the over-50 age groups (16-17%).

Two thirds of Britons want the UK to continue to have a monarchy

While more likely to say Corbyn is principled or represents change than Starmer, virtually no Reform UK voters think either would be a good prime minister

Keir Starmer’s advantage over Nigel Farage has roughly halved in the last three months

31% of adults in England say they are at least fairly interested in women’s football, up from 17% before the tournament

52% of Welsh people believe Plaid Cymru are the best party to stand up for Wales, but for many the party retains its image as being primarily for Welsh speakers

Public attitudes towards immigration are heavily influenced by the belief that most migration to the UK is 'illegal’

The average Briton has slept with four people, but most also see that as a small number

Half of Britons say Israel’s actions in Gaza are unjustified

Most Britons support the new rules, even though only a small minority think they will be effective

Green considerers would rather the party was a general left-wing party than an environmentalist party

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Women are less likely than men to think sex criminals will be caught and punished

Figures are about the same as in 2024