Luke Tryl
@luketryl.bsky.social
Lover of finding out what people think. Director @moreincommonuk.bsky.social
https://www.moreincommon.org.uk/
https://www.moreincommon.org.uk/
But there is pessimism at how achievable the target is a clear majority think it is at least quite unlikely that the world will keep to limiting warming beneath 2 degrees.
November 10, 2025 at 5:23 PM
But there is pessimism at how achievable the target is a clear majority think it is at least quite unlikely that the world will keep to limiting warming beneath 2 degrees.
Also from our COP polling, the UK's commitment to the Paris agreement to keep temperature rises below 2 degrees is less polarising - enjoying net support across almost every segment - than net-zero itself.
November 10, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Also from our COP polling, the UK's commitment to the Paris agreement to keep temperature rises below 2 degrees is less polarising - enjoying net support across almost every segment - than net-zero itself.
Climate is also much more salient for voters that Labour have lost to the Liberal Democrats or Greens since the election than it is for the average Briton - Labour-Left switchers are more likely to rank cost of living, NHS and housing as top issues as well.
November 10, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Climate is also much more salient for voters that Labour have lost to the Liberal Democrats or Greens since the election than it is for the average Briton - Labour-Left switchers are more likely to rank cost of living, NHS and housing as top issues as well.
The inverse isn't true of Reform's new supporters, while both 2024 and newer Reform supporters are more sceptical of climate action than the median member of the public, their 'new' supporters since 2024 are less sceptical of climate action.
November 10, 2025 at 5:23 PM
The inverse isn't true of Reform's new supporters, while both 2024 and newer Reform supporters are more sceptical of climate action than the median member of the public, their 'new' supporters since 2024 are less sceptical of climate action.
🧵💚Does the Green Party's wider focus on economic/social justice issues mean that climate is being crowded out? Not for their voters - in fact those who now say they would vote green are more likely to back a range of 'climate action' measures than those who voted Green in 2024.
November 10, 2025 at 5:23 PM
🧵💚Does the Green Party's wider focus on economic/social justice issues mean that climate is being crowded out? Not for their voters - in fact those who now say they would vote green are more likely to back a range of 'climate action' measures than those who voted Green in 2024.
📕 With the Booker Prize winner set to be announced tonight, how does voting intention vary by favourite book genre. Reform’s highest score is with fans of horror, while Labour enjoys a landslide lead among fans of self-help books. *Read* into that what you will.
November 10, 2025 at 12:19 PM
📕 With the Booker Prize winner set to be announced tonight, how does voting intention vary by favourite book genre. Reform’s highest score is with fans of horror, while Labour enjoys a landslide lead among fans of self-help books. *Read* into that what you will.
In general on trust in media we found that people are more likely to trust traditional media to provide an accurate account of the world and to help understanding, but new media better at showcasing more perspectives.
November 9, 2025 at 7:15 PM
In general on trust in media we found that people are more likely to trust traditional media to provide an accurate account of the world and to help understanding, but new media better at showcasing more perspectives.
Our seven segments of Britain show a similar pattern with more liberal and left leaning segments more likely to trust the BBC but more socially conservative segments less so - though every segment is more likely to trust the BBC than not.
November 9, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Our seven segments of Britain show a similar pattern with more liberal and left leaning segments more likely to trust the BBC but more socially conservative segments less so - though every segment is more likely to trust the BBC than not.
Reform voters are more likely to say that the BBC is too soft when it interviews politicians, but more likely to say the BBC is too harsh when interviewing Nigel Farage. More Lib Dem & Green voters say they are too soft on Farage, while more Labour & Tory voters say about right
November 9, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Reform voters are more likely to say that the BBC is too soft when it interviews politicians, but more likely to say the BBC is too harsh when interviewing Nigel Farage. More Lib Dem & Green voters say they are too soft on Farage, while more Labour & Tory voters say about right
🧵 While the BBC remains fairly well trusted overall and one of the most trusted media sources in the country, the broadcaster has an image problem with Reform voters who are much less likely than average to say they trust the broadcaster and are split between trust/distrust.
November 9, 2025 at 7:15 PM
🧵 While the BBC remains fairly well trusted overall and one of the most trusted media sources in the country, the broadcaster has an image problem with Reform voters who are much less likely than average to say they trust the broadcaster and are split between trust/distrust.
In the US and hard to avoid the conclusion Halloween is one thing the US does unequivocally better than the UK.
October 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM
In the US and hard to avoid the conclusion Halloween is one thing the US does unequivocally better than the UK.
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October 30, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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While increasing tuition fees is unpopular, the policy of tying the ability to raise fees to new quality standards does neutralise some of this opposition. This approach aligns with the public’s key concerns, which are about quality of higher ed and student outcomes.
October 30, 2025 at 3:16 PM
While increasing tuition fees is unpopular, the policy of tying the ability to raise fees to new quality standards does neutralise some of this opposition. This approach aligns with the public’s key concerns, which are about quality of higher ed and student outcomes.
The public opinion risk for universities is that cost-cutting measures are targeted at quality rather than efficiency. Parents in particular often describe concerns about standards of teaching and student life slipping since the pandemic.
October 30, 2025 at 3:16 PM
The public opinion risk for universities is that cost-cutting measures are targeted at quality rather than efficiency. Parents in particular often describe concerns about standards of teaching and student life slipping since the pandemic.
And how do Brits want unis to balance the books? Cutting courses, and increasing govt support rank highly (although non-grads are less keen on more taxpayer funding).
Taking in more international students (21%) is more popular than increasing fees for domestic students (4%)
Taking in more international students (21%) is more popular than increasing fees for domestic students (4%)
October 30, 2025 at 3:16 PM
And how do Brits want unis to balance the books? Cutting courses, and increasing govt support rank highly (although non-grads are less keen on more taxpayer funding).
Taking in more international students (21%) is more popular than increasing fees for domestic students (4%)
Taking in more international students (21%) is more popular than increasing fees for domestic students (4%)
HE’s financial woes have cut through: 53% say it’s likely some unis will have to close in coming years. Asked whose job it is to fix this, Brits say both universities & govt - although more lean universities. Brits want govt to support HE, but also responsibility from the sector
October 30, 2025 at 3:16 PM
HE’s financial woes have cut through: 53% say it’s likely some unis will have to close in coming years. Asked whose job it is to fix this, Brits say both universities & govt - although more lean universities. Brits want govt to support HE, but also responsibility from the sector
In this context, many believe we should stop having growing university attendance just as a goal in of itself and focus on vocational skills. Nearly two-thirds of Brits support the governments’ decision to drop the 50% target, rising to three quarters of graduates.
October 30, 2025 at 3:16 PM
In this context, many believe we should stop having growing university attendance just as a goal in of itself and focus on vocational skills. Nearly two-thirds of Brits support the governments’ decision to drop the 50% target, rising to three quarters of graduates.
In focus groups with grads who regret their own degrees, they often describe a sense that their colleagues and peers have managed to succeed without attending university, and without the debt.
October 30, 2025 at 3:16 PM
In focus groups with grads who regret their own degrees, they often describe a sense that their colleagues and peers have managed to succeed without attending university, and without the debt.
While campus cultural debates often garner headlines, the public’s main concerns about universities relate to the value of a degree. Nearly half (47 per cent) say too many low-quality degrees are offered & Brits tend to think the value of a degree has declined over the years
October 30, 2025 at 3:16 PM
While campus cultural debates often garner headlines, the public’s main concerns about universities relate to the value of a degree. Nearly half (47 per cent) say too many low-quality degrees are offered & Brits tend to think the value of a degree has declined over the years
Similarly, there seems to be an emerging political split over the university sector. While we’re not as polarised as other countries, Reform voters stand out in their higher levels of scepticism about the wider societal benefits of universities.
October 30, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Similarly, there seems to be an emerging political split over the university sector. While we’re not as polarised as other countries, Reform voters stand out in their higher levels of scepticism about the wider societal benefits of universities.
The research found a clear graduate gap in attitudes.
Non-grads are nearly x2 as likely to say universities only benefit those who attend them, more likely to say they are rigged to serve the rich, and less likely to believe they’ve become more accessible for working class
Non-grads are nearly x2 as likely to say universities only benefit those who attend them, more likely to say they are rigged to serve the rich, and less likely to believe they’ve become more accessible for working class
October 30, 2025 at 3:16 PM
The research found a clear graduate gap in attitudes.
Non-grads are nearly x2 as likely to say universities only benefit those who attend them, more likely to say they are rigged to serve the rich, and less likely to believe they’ve become more accessible for working class
Non-grads are nearly x2 as likely to say universities only benefit those who attend them, more likely to say they are rigged to serve the rich, and less likely to believe they’ve become more accessible for working class
But while Brits see research as a core role of universities, awareness is fairly low: less than half of non-graduates say they are “fully aware” of the research that universities do, while a fifth say they are “not at all” aware. In focus groups research was often an afterthought
October 30, 2025 at 3:16 PM
But while Brits see research as a core role of universities, awareness is fairly low: less than half of non-graduates say they are “fully aware” of the research that universities do, while a fifth say they are “not at all” aware. In focus groups research was often an afterthought
Asked about the most important roles of universities, their wider national (and international) contributions are the top: training professionals and researching new medicines are main reasons, followed by the benefits they provide to students.
October 30, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Asked about the most important roles of universities, their wider national (and international) contributions are the top: training professionals and researching new medicines are main reasons, followed by the benefits they provide to students.
Our new report with @uclpolicylab.bsky.social, Shared Institutions, is a deep dive of public opinion on universities. At a top level Britons feel positively about our universities impact on the UK & their local area. But emerging divides show the sector can’t take public opinion for granted
October 30, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Our new report with @uclpolicylab.bsky.social, Shared Institutions, is a deep dive of public opinion on universities. At a top level Britons feel positively about our universities impact on the UK & their local area. But emerging divides show the sector can’t take public opinion for granted
What about approvals of the Royals. William is top of the pack, followed by Royal powerhouse Princess Anne, Harry, Megan, Sarah Ferguson and especially Prince Andrew are all underwater with public opinion.
October 29, 2025 at 10:33 AM
What about approvals of the Royals. William is top of the pack, followed by Royal powerhouse Princess Anne, Harry, Megan, Sarah Ferguson and especially Prince Andrew are all underwater with public opinion.