In the run-up to the Clacton by-election, we’re speaking to voters to hear what they think of Farage’s finance row, the decision to trigger the by-election, and whether Count Binface might be tempting anyone.

These are the initial insights from two focus groups conducted in July 2026 in Clacton.

Our latest polling looks at public opinion surrounding social care in the UK: how should it be funded, how much should people pay, and is there popular support for the mooted proposal to replace inheritance tax with a social care levy?

More in Common’s polling of Greater Manchester ahead of this week’s mayoral by-election finds that Bev Craig is the clear frontrunner, most voters feel positively about Burnham’s legacy as mayor, and the cost of living, crime and antisocial behaviour rank as top issues for residents.

Our new modelling for the Guardian uses our MRP to project what British politics would look like with different voting systems.

More in Common’s last MRP under Keir Starmer’s premiership displays the challenging electoral map Burnham is inheriting. An election tomorrow would likely see a hung parliament with Reform UK the largest party.