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With the BBC beginning a new adaptation of Lord of the Flies, Britons are divided on what would happen if a group of children were stranded on a deserted island
They would descend into anarchy: 39%
They would co-operate with each other: 39%
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They would descend into anarchy: 39%
They would co-operate with each other: 39%
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February 9, 2026 at 4:58 PM
With the BBC beginning a new adaptation of Lord of the Flies, Britons are divided on what would happen if a group of children were stranded on a deserted island
They would descend into anarchy: 39%
They would co-operate with each other: 39%
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They would descend into anarchy: 39%
They would co-operate with each other: 39%
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51% of Britons believe senior Royals should have done more to condemn Andrew Mountbatten Windsor's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, as King Charles is again heckled over the scandal
Should have condemned Andrew more: 51%
Have taken right approach: 32%
Should have defended Andrew more: 2%
Should have condemned Andrew more: 51%
Have taken right approach: 32%
Should have defended Andrew more: 2%
February 9, 2026 at 4:50 PM
51% of Britons believe senior Royals should have done more to condemn Andrew Mountbatten Windsor's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, as King Charles is again heckled over the scandal
Should have condemned Andrew more: 51%
Have taken right approach: 32%
Should have defended Andrew more: 2%
Should have condemned Andrew more: 51%
Have taken right approach: 32%
Should have defended Andrew more: 2%
Just 22% of Britons believe it is likely that Keir Starmer will still be prime minister at the end of 2026, as Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar calls on him to resign
Likely: 22% (-7 from 5 Jan)
Unlikely: 63% (+8)
2024 Labour
Likely: 37% (-8)
Unlikely: 51% (+12)
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Likely: 22% (-7 from 5 Jan)
Unlikely: 63% (+8)
2024 Labour
Likely: 37% (-8)
Unlikely: 51% (+12)
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February 9, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Just 22% of Britons believe it is likely that Keir Starmer will still be prime minister at the end of 2026, as Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar calls on him to resign
Likely: 22% (-7 from 5 Jan)
Unlikely: 63% (+8)
2024 Labour
Likely: 37% (-8)
Unlikely: 51% (+12)
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Likely: 22% (-7 from 5 Jan)
Unlikely: 63% (+8)
2024 Labour
Likely: 37% (-8)
Unlikely: 51% (+12)
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By 50% to 24%, Britons say Keir Starmer should step down as prime minister
2024 Labour voters are split, with 37% wanting him to stand down and 40% wanting him to stay
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2024 Labour voters are split, with 37% wanting him to stand down and 40% wanting him to stay
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February 5, 2026 at 4:15 PM
By 50% to 24%, Britons say Keir Starmer should step down as prime minister
2024 Labour voters are split, with 37% wanting him to stand down and 40% wanting him to stay
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2024 Labour voters are split, with 37% wanting him to stand down and 40% wanting him to stay
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Manflu? Men slightly more likely than women to say they personally can handle a cold (71% vs 65%), but women are sceptical
Who handles a cold better, according to men...
No difference: 49%
Women do: 33%
Men do: 9%
" " according to women...
Women do: 76%
No difference: 16%
Men do: 1%
Who handles a cold better, according to men...
No difference: 49%
Women do: 33%
Men do: 9%
" " according to women...
Women do: 76%
No difference: 16%
Men do: 1%
February 6, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Manflu? Men slightly more likely than women to say they personally can handle a cold (71% vs 65%), but women are sceptical
Who handles a cold better, according to men...
No difference: 49%
Women do: 33%
Men do: 9%
" " according to women...
Women do: 76%
No difference: 16%
Men do: 1%
Who handles a cold better, according to men...
No difference: 49%
Women do: 33%
Men do: 9%
" " according to women...
Women do: 76%
No difference: 16%
Men do: 1%
Due to MPs' reluctance to leave Parliament while it undergoes repairs, the project could cost £40bn and last 61 years
Just 7% of Britons say the priority should be to keep MPs in the building - 74% say minimising the cost should be the main concern
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Just 7% of Britons say the priority should be to keep MPs in the building - 74% say minimising the cost should be the main concern
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February 6, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Due to MPs' reluctance to leave Parliament while it undergoes repairs, the project could cost £40bn and last 61 years
Just 7% of Britons say the priority should be to keep MPs in the building - 74% say minimising the cost should be the main concern
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Just 7% of Britons say the priority should be to keep MPs in the building - 74% say minimising the cost should be the main concern
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Many Europeans seem to think we can 'ride out' Donald Trump, believing that US foreign policy towards Europe will revert once Trump has gone
🇩🇰 57% (net +30)
🇪🇸 51% (+25)
🇬🇧 50% (+25)
🇫🇷 46% (+19)
🇮🇹 45% (+24)
🇩🇪 39% (-2)
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🇩🇰 57% (net +30)
🇪🇸 51% (+25)
🇬🇧 50% (+25)
🇫🇷 46% (+19)
🇮🇹 45% (+24)
🇩🇪 39% (-2)
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February 6, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Many Europeans seem to think we can 'ride out' Donald Trump, believing that US foreign policy towards Europe will revert once Trump has gone
🇩🇰 57% (net +30)
🇪🇸 51% (+25)
🇬🇧 50% (+25)
🇫🇷 46% (+19)
🇮🇹 45% (+24)
🇩🇪 39% (-2)
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🇩🇰 57% (net +30)
🇪🇸 51% (+25)
🇬🇧 50% (+25)
🇫🇷 46% (+19)
🇮🇹 45% (+24)
🇩🇪 39% (-2)
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🧵 European favourability towards the US has plummeted, with our Jan figures the lowest in nine years of tracking in 5 of 6 countries
Net favourability of USA in...
🇩🇰 -73 (down 25 from Nov)
🇩🇪 -51 (down 23)
🇮🇹 -38 (down 26)
🇪🇸 -37 (down 21)
🇬🇧 -34 (down 27)
🇫🇷 -34 (down 17)
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Net favourability of USA in...
🇩🇰 -73 (down 25 from Nov)
🇩🇪 -51 (down 23)
🇮🇹 -38 (down 26)
🇪🇸 -37 (down 21)
🇬🇧 -34 (down 27)
🇫🇷 -34 (down 17)
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February 6, 2026 at 10:02 AM
🧵 European favourability towards the US has plummeted, with our Jan figures the lowest in nine years of tracking in 5 of 6 countries
Net favourability of USA in...
🇩🇰 -73 (down 25 from Nov)
🇩🇪 -51 (down 23)
🇮🇹 -38 (down 26)
🇪🇸 -37 (down 21)
🇬🇧 -34 (down 27)
🇫🇷 -34 (down 17)
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Net favourability of USA in...
🇩🇰 -73 (down 25 from Nov)
🇩🇪 -51 (down 23)
🇮🇹 -38 (down 26)
🇪🇸 -37 (down 21)
🇬🇧 -34 (down 27)
🇫🇷 -34 (down 17)
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Does the stiff upper lip prevail? Britons are less likely than Americans to say they would probably cry in many upsetting situations
For instance, while 53% of Americans say they would weep while reuniting with a loved one, just 43% of Britons say they would
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For instance, while 53% of Americans say they would weep while reuniting with a loved one, just 43% of Britons say they would
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February 5, 2026 at 10:47 AM
Does the stiff upper lip prevail? Britons are less likely than Americans to say they would probably cry in many upsetting situations
For instance, while 53% of Americans say they would weep while reuniting with a loved one, just 43% of Britons say they would
yougov.co.uk/society/arti...
For instance, while 53% of Americans say they would weep while reuniting with a loved one, just 43% of Britons say they would
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How important, if at all, do you think it is to preserve regional minority languages in the UK, e.g. Gaelic, Cornish etc?
Very important: 36%
Fairly important: 35%
Not very important: 15%
Not at all important: 5%
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Very important: 36%
Fairly important: 35%
Not very important: 15%
Not at all important: 5%
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February 5, 2026 at 5:15 PM
How important, if at all, do you think it is to preserve regional minority languages in the UK, e.g. Gaelic, Cornish etc?
Very important: 36%
Fairly important: 35%
Not very important: 15%
Not at all important: 5%
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Very important: 36%
Fairly important: 35%
Not very important: 15%
Not at all important: 5%
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Do you support or oppose supermarkets using facial recognition technology in their stores?
Support: 42%
Oppose: 42%
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Support: 42%
Oppose: 42%
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February 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Do you support or oppose supermarkets using facial recognition technology in their stores?
Support: 42%
Oppose: 42%
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Support: 42%
Oppose: 42%
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By 50% to 24%, Britons say Keir Starmer should step down as prime minister
2024 Labour voters are split, with 37% wanting him to stand down and 40% wanting him to stay
yougov.co.uk/topics/polit...
2024 Labour voters are split, with 37% wanting him to stand down and 40% wanting him to stay
yougov.co.uk/topics/polit...
February 5, 2026 at 4:15 PM
By 50% to 24%, Britons say Keir Starmer should step down as prime minister
2024 Labour voters are split, with 37% wanting him to stand down and 40% wanting him to stay
yougov.co.uk/topics/polit...
2024 Labour voters are split, with 37% wanting him to stand down and 40% wanting him to stay
yougov.co.uk/topics/polit...
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-44% of Britons say some/all student debt should be written off
-68% say £9k tuition fees are too high
-76% say interest rates of inflation+3% too high
-53% say interest rates should be harmonised across Plans
-63% say 9% of grads' salaries to repay loans is too high
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-68% say £9k tuition fees are too high
-76% say interest rates of inflation+3% too high
-53% say interest rates should be harmonised across Plans
-63% say 9% of grads' salaries to repay loans is too high
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February 2, 2026 at 9:14 AM
-44% of Britons say some/all student debt should be written off
-68% say £9k tuition fees are too high
-76% say interest rates of inflation+3% too high
-53% say interest rates should be harmonised across Plans
-63% say 9% of grads' salaries to repay loans is too high
yougov.co.uk/society/arti...
-68% say £9k tuition fees are too high
-76% say interest rates of inflation+3% too high
-53% say interest rates should be harmonised across Plans
-63% say 9% of grads' salaries to repay loans is too high
yougov.co.uk/society/arti...
Does the stiff upper lip prevail? Britons are less likely than Americans to say they would probably cry in many upsetting situations
For instance, while 53% of Americans say they would weep while reuniting with a loved one, just 43% of Britons say they would
yougov.co.uk/society/arti...
For instance, while 53% of Americans say they would weep while reuniting with a loved one, just 43% of Britons say they would
yougov.co.uk/society/arti...
February 5, 2026 at 10:47 AM
Does the stiff upper lip prevail? Britons are less likely than Americans to say they would probably cry in many upsetting situations
For instance, while 53% of Americans say they would weep while reuniting with a loved one, just 43% of Britons say they would
yougov.co.uk/society/arti...
For instance, while 53% of Americans say they would weep while reuniting with a loved one, just 43% of Britons say they would
yougov.co.uk/society/arti...
With the House of Lords voting to ban mobile phones from the school day, 84% of Britons agree
Should be banned: 84% (+5 from 2024)
Should not be banned: 10% (-5)
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Should be banned: 84% (+5 from 2024)
Should not be banned: 10% (-5)
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February 4, 2026 at 5:29 PM
With the House of Lords voting to ban mobile phones from the school day, 84% of Britons agree
Should be banned: 84% (+5 from 2024)
Should not be banned: 10% (-5)
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Should be banned: 84% (+5 from 2024)
Should not be banned: 10% (-5)
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78% of Britons would support rent controls that cap the amount rent can be increased each year
Support: 78%
Oppose: 10%
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Support: 78%
Oppose: 10%
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February 4, 2026 at 5:16 PM
78% of Britons would support rent controls that cap the amount rent can be increased each year
Support: 78%
Oppose: 10%
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Support: 78%
Oppose: 10%
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How closely do Britons say they are following the news about the Epstein files revelations regarding Peter Mandelson?
Very closely: 11%
Fairly closely: 33%
Not very closely: 28%
Aware but not following: 23%
Not aware of the story: 5%
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Very closely: 11%
Fairly closely: 33%
Not very closely: 28%
Aware but not following: 23%
Not aware of the story: 5%
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February 4, 2026 at 4:49 PM
How closely do Britons say they are following the news about the Epstein files revelations regarding Peter Mandelson?
Very closely: 11%
Fairly closely: 33%
Not very closely: 28%
Aware but not following: 23%
Not aware of the story: 5%
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Very closely: 11%
Fairly closely: 33%
Not very closely: 28%
Aware but not following: 23%
Not aware of the story: 5%
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How popular are European leaders in their own countries? (9-27 Jan 2026)
🇩🇰 Frederiksen -8 net favourability (+21 from Dec)
🇮🇹 Meloni -22 (-1)
🇪🇸 Sánchez -31 (+5)
🇩🇪 Merz -43 (+1)
🇬🇧 Starmer -57 (+2)
🇫🇷 Macron -63 (=)
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🇩🇰 Frederiksen -8 net favourability (+21 from Dec)
🇮🇹 Meloni -22 (-1)
🇪🇸 Sánchez -31 (+5)
🇩🇪 Merz -43 (+1)
🇬🇧 Starmer -57 (+2)
🇫🇷 Macron -63 (=)
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February 4, 2026 at 12:31 PM
How popular are European leaders in their own countries? (9-27 Jan 2026)
🇩🇰 Frederiksen -8 net favourability (+21 from Dec)
🇮🇹 Meloni -22 (-1)
🇪🇸 Sánchez -31 (+5)
🇩🇪 Merz -43 (+1)
🇬🇧 Starmer -57 (+2)
🇫🇷 Macron -63 (=)
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🇩🇰 Frederiksen -8 net favourability (+21 from Dec)
🇮🇹 Meloni -22 (-1)
🇪🇸 Sánchez -31 (+5)
🇩🇪 Merz -43 (+1)
🇬🇧 Starmer -57 (+2)
🇫🇷 Macron -63 (=)
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How many people have a positive view of Donald Trump in Western Europe? (9-27 Jan 2026)
🇪🇸 19% (no change from Dec)
🇫🇷 18% (-1)
🇬🇧 16% (-2)
🇮🇹 15% (-4)
🇩🇪 11% (-4)
🇩🇰 4% (-3)
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🇪🇸 19% (no change from Dec)
🇫🇷 18% (-1)
🇬🇧 16% (-2)
🇮🇹 15% (-4)
🇩🇪 11% (-4)
🇩🇰 4% (-3)
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February 4, 2026 at 10:46 AM
How many people have a positive view of Donald Trump in Western Europe? (9-27 Jan 2026)
🇪🇸 19% (no change from Dec)
🇫🇷 18% (-1)
🇬🇧 16% (-2)
🇮🇹 15% (-4)
🇩🇪 11% (-4)
🇩🇰 4% (-3)
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🇪🇸 19% (no change from Dec)
🇫🇷 18% (-1)
🇬🇧 16% (-2)
🇮🇹 15% (-4)
🇩🇪 11% (-4)
🇩🇰 4% (-3)
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What is the one news story that Britons heard the most about last week? (fieldwork 1-2 Feb 2026)
Epstein files: 22%
Trump [general / other]: 12%
Starmer's visit to China: 12%
ICE shooting: 9%
Iran: 5%
Greenland: 3%
Weather: 3%
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Epstein files: 22%
Trump [general / other]: 12%
Starmer's visit to China: 12%
ICE shooting: 9%
Iran: 5%
Greenland: 3%
Weather: 3%
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February 4, 2026 at 10:25 AM
What is the one news story that Britons heard the most about last week? (fieldwork 1-2 Feb 2026)
Epstein files: 22%
Trump [general / other]: 12%
Starmer's visit to China: 12%
ICE shooting: 9%
Iran: 5%
Greenland: 3%
Weather: 3%
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Epstein files: 22%
Trump [general / other]: 12%
Starmer's visit to China: 12%
ICE shooting: 9%
Iran: 5%
Greenland: 3%
Weather: 3%
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How old would Britons want to look if they could choose?
<20s: 1%
Early 20s: 7%
Mid 20s: 12%
Late 20s: 13%
Early 30s: 16%
Mid 30s: 11%
Late 30s: 6%
40s: 12%
>40s: 6%
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<20s: 1%
Early 20s: 7%
Mid 20s: 12%
Late 20s: 13%
Early 30s: 16%
Mid 30s: 11%
Late 30s: 6%
40s: 12%
>40s: 6%
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February 3, 2026 at 6:03 PM
How old would Britons want to look if they could choose?
<20s: 1%
Early 20s: 7%
Mid 20s: 12%
Late 20s: 13%
Early 30s: 16%
Mid 30s: 11%
Late 30s: 6%
40s: 12%
>40s: 6%
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<20s: 1%
Early 20s: 7%
Mid 20s: 12%
Late 20s: 13%
Early 30s: 16%
Mid 30s: 11%
Late 30s: 6%
40s: 12%
>40s: 6%
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With the BMA voting for 6 more months of industrial action, the British public continue to oppose resident doctors' strikes
Support: 38% (no change from 2 Dec)
Oppose: 52% (-1)
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Support: 38% (no change from 2 Dec)
Oppose: 52% (-1)
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February 3, 2026 at 5:49 PM
With the BMA voting for 6 more months of industrial action, the British public continue to oppose resident doctors' strikes
Support: 38% (no change from 2 Dec)
Oppose: 52% (-1)
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Support: 38% (no change from 2 Dec)
Oppose: 52% (-1)
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Following the Greenland crisis, Britons increasingly opt to prioritise protecting Europe's autonomy over preserving the US-Europe alliance
Preserve European autonomy: 53% (+9 from 16-17 Jan)
Preserve US-Europe alliance: 23% (-7)
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Preserve European autonomy: 53% (+9 from 16-17 Jan)
Preserve US-Europe alliance: 23% (-7)
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February 3, 2026 at 12:07 PM
Following the Greenland crisis, Britons increasingly opt to prioritise protecting Europe's autonomy over preserving the US-Europe alliance
Preserve European autonomy: 53% (+9 from 16-17 Jan)
Preserve US-Europe alliance: 23% (-7)
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Preserve European autonomy: 53% (+9 from 16-17 Jan)
Preserve US-Europe alliance: 23% (-7)
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YouGov most important issues tracker, 31 January-2 February 2026
Economy: 54% (no change from 24-26 Jan)
Immigration: 50% (-2)
Health: 32% (+1)
Defence: 24% (-2)
Crime: 18% (=)
Housing: 17% (-1)
Tax: 17% (+2)
Environment: 17% (+1)
Europe: 14% (+1)
Welfare: 14% (=)
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Economy: 54% (no change from 24-26 Jan)
Immigration: 50% (-2)
Health: 32% (+1)
Defence: 24% (-2)
Crime: 18% (=)
Housing: 17% (-1)
Tax: 17% (+2)
Environment: 17% (+1)
Europe: 14% (+1)
Welfare: 14% (=)
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February 3, 2026 at 1:32 PM
YouGov most important issues tracker, 31 January-2 February 2026
Economy: 54% (no change from 24-26 Jan)
Immigration: 50% (-2)
Health: 32% (+1)
Defence: 24% (-2)
Crime: 18% (=)
Housing: 17% (-1)
Tax: 17% (+2)
Environment: 17% (+1)
Europe: 14% (+1)
Welfare: 14% (=)
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Economy: 54% (no change from 24-26 Jan)
Immigration: 50% (-2)
Health: 32% (+1)
Defence: 24% (-2)
Crime: 18% (=)
Housing: 17% (-1)
Tax: 17% (+2)
Environment: 17% (+1)
Europe: 14% (+1)
Welfare: 14% (=)
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Latest YouGov government approval ratings, 31 January-2 February 2026
Approve: 14% (-1 from 24-26 Jan)
Disapprove: 66% (-1)
Net: -52 (=)
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Approve: 14% (-1 from 24-26 Jan)
Disapprove: 66% (-1)
Net: -52 (=)
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February 3, 2026 at 12:41 PM
Latest YouGov government approval ratings, 31 January-2 February 2026
Approve: 14% (-1 from 24-26 Jan)
Disapprove: 66% (-1)
Net: -52 (=)
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Approve: 14% (-1 from 24-26 Jan)
Disapprove: 66% (-1)
Net: -52 (=)
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