A selection of our recent appearances in the UK media.
Huffington Post
8 November 2022
Most Brits, according to a survey conducted by Public First for More in Common, between November 1 and 3, asked 2,030 adults if Labour leader Keir Starmer was correct in boycotting it.
Luke Try, UK director of More in Common, said: “The British public clearly thinks that Qatar’s position on LGBT rights was a reason not to aware the World Cup to that country.”
New Statesman
8 November 2022
With that said, there are some signs that immigration is becoming a bigger issue for voters, particularly in relation to asylum seekers and the Channel crossings. Immigration rose four places last month in the priorities of the electorate. Polling from More in Common for the Times suggests the number of migrants crossing the Channel in small boats is the main reason almost half of 2019 Conservative voters would switch to another party at the next election.
The Guardian
7 November 2022
Luke Tryl, the UK director of More in Common, said: “The British public clearly thinks that Qatar’s position on LGBT rights was a reason not to award the World Cup to that country…The clear message from the public to Fifa is that in picking future tournament venues, human rights considerations should be front and centre"
Politico London Playbook
7 November 2022
New polling released last night for the More in Common campaign group found 75 percent of the public are worried about the cost-of-living crisis (more than double those who said the same 12 months ago), with 40 percent cutting back on Christmas presents ahead of the festive season. Ministers could always attempt to spin a win on having less Chinese-manufactured Christmas landfill.
Politics Home
7 November 2022
The new study conducted for think tank, More In Common, found 57 per cent of people believed the UK should continue to accept more Ukrainian refugees compared to just 27 per cent who think the programme should stop.
Mail Online
5 November 2022
Rishi Sunak beats Sir Keir Starmer as the leader most trusted by the public to sort out the economy, according to a new poll.
Voters back the new PM over the Labour leader by 44 points to 36 when it comes to dealing with Britain's economic problems, the survey for the think-tank More In Common reveals.