May 7 Elections Look Ahead

Monday 20 April 2026, 13:30 - 14:30

Join More in Common for our first deep dive webinar ahead of elections in Scotland, Wales and England. We'll be setting the scene for the elections, looking at the factors driving the vote, and the implications for each of the parties across areas going to the polls on May 7th.

We'll unveil brand new research during the webinar, including:

• In-depth analysis of our new MRP models in Scotland and Wales
• A closer look at the scene in Birmingham and London
• State of play on England elections, including guidance on how to interpret the results and what a good or bad night would look like for each party
• Insights from focus groups conducted across the UK

Slides and recording linked.

Appetite for change: What do Britons want from their food system?

Monday 30 March, 12:00 - 13:00

This More in Common webinar will discuss the appetite for change across the country with regards to the food system. More in Common research has revealed that the majority of Britons think that we are eating worse than previous generations. That begs the question, what's going wrong, who do the public blame, and what do they want done about it?

Slides and recording linked.

Building in my backyard? Tackling opposition to infrastructure and housing

Thursday 26 February, 12:00 - 13:00

Local resistance is often one of the strongest barriers to constructing new infrastructure and homes. What can developers and policymakers do to minimise local opposition? 

In this webinar, we’ll examine how people living near proposed infrastructure and housing projects form their positions and why consultation processes often fail to build trust. We will also consider views on public engagement and community benefit schemes.

Hosted by our Energy and Planning Lead, Chris Annous, the webinar will draw in particular on focus group research exploring these questions among communities affected by the construction of electricity pylons along Britain’s East Coast.

Read through the webinar presentation here.

Post-Budget Briefing

Monday 1 December 2025, 13:00 - 14:00

We will present brand new snap polling and focus group insights, gauging the public’s early reactions to the Budget. We will also discuss the political implications for the Chancellor, Prime Minister and all political parties.

Slides linked here.

Pre-Budget Briefing

Monday 24 November 2025, 14:00 - 15:00

We'll be presenting new polling and analysis of public expectations ahead of a Budget widely expected to raise taxes, and the implications of a potential breach of the Labour's manifesto promises. We'll will also discuss Britons’ fiscal priorities and preferences, and the implications of public reaction for the Chancellor, the Prime Minister, and all political parties.

Slides and recording linked here.

New Research on the War in Gaza

Monday 24 November 2025, 15:00 - 16:00

Over the last few years, More in Common has been monitoring UK public attitudes to the war in Gaza, and exploring how the conflict is influencing division and polarisation in Britain. In this briefing, More in Common’s researchers will present the findings from their upcoming 2025 deep-dive into attitudes on the war, how these attitudes have changed over time, and how leaders and community groups in Britain can respond. Drawing on focus groups and polling across the British public, the report will explore not just what people think about the conflict, but what is driving these attitudes, and how the conflict is changing how Britons think about each other.

Report and recording linked. 

Could green spaces keep Britain Red?

Friday 21 November 2025, 11:00 - 12:00

In this webinar, we’ll present our latest research on how green spaces can help restore pride in place and how campaigners can effectively advocate for better local green spaces. We will also be discussing our findings that show that investing in and prioritising green spaces can help rebuild trust in the government's ability to improve people's lives.

Report and recording linked.

What's the public thinking ahead of COP30?

Monday 10 November 2025, 13:30 - 14:30

In this webinar, we'll look at how climate attitudes have shifted since last year’s COP conference, the challenges of maintaining public support for climate action in an unpredictable international situation, and what Britons want to see from the UK on the global stage.

Slides and recording linked here.