Research

We hold conversations with people across the country and carry out in-depth polling to give politicians, policymakers and communicators an honest picture of Britons’ attitudes. Explore our research on the key issues shaping British public opinion, from cost of living and crime to identity, democracy and Britain’s place in the world.

The Clacton by-election – in their own words
Elections Politics Reform UK
The Clacton by-election – in their own words

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.

Where Britain stands on Burnham’s social care levy proposal
Healthcare & NHS Labour Party Politics
Where Britain stands on Burnham’s social care levy proposal

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?

Manchester Mayoral By-Election Poll
Elections Politics
Manchester Mayoral By-Election Poll

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.

What would Britain look like with proportional representation?
MRP Politics
What would Britain look like with proportional representation?

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

Social Cohesion & Common Ground: Polling for Radio 4
Immigration Social Cohesion
Social Cohesion & Common Ground: Polling for Radio 4

Our latest polling for the Radio 4 Common Ground programme explores how Britons feel about where they live – and how that affects their view on multiculturalism, immigration, and protests.

The Final MRP of Keir Starmer’s Premiership
MRP Politics
The Final MRP of Keir Starmer’s Premiership

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.

Pop music voting intention
Fun
Pop music voting intention
Elections Politics
Makerfield

Dispatches from the by-election, and what voters want to see from Andy Burnham as Prime Minister

Hot and Bothered: Britons’ feelings about the heatwaves
Climate
Hot and Bothered: Britons’ feelings about the heatwaves
Labour Party Politics
Britons and Burnham – No time for a honeymoon
Tracking the World Cup
Sport
Tracking the World Cup

What do Britons across the home nations make of the World Cup, England’s manager and hydration breaks?

Cost of living Education
All at One Table

Universal Free School Meals in Divided Nation

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