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Would Britons support an outdoor smoking ban?
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Keir Starmer’s favourability ratings continue to fall, but he remains the most positively viewed politician
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Political tracker roundup: August 2024
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Is there two-tier policing in the UK?
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Yet most would support rejoining, and would vote to do so in a referendum
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Two thirds of Britons say social media companies should be held responsible for posts inciting riots
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