Nigel Farage's Reform UK party has re-taken the lead in the polls despite a 'honeymoon period' boost for new Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party has overtaken the Labour Party in national opinion polls again, despite the latter receiving a polling boost from the installation of new Prime Minister Andy Burnham. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party has re-taken its lead in the national polls despite a brief “Burnham Bounce” for the incumbent Labour Party after former Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer was replaced by Andy Burnham. DETAIL: Reform topped a poll conducted by YouGov and released on Tuesday. The populist party polled at 23 percent, one percentage point ahead of Prime Minister Burnham’s Labour. Olukemi “Kemi” Badenoch’s nominally center-right Conservative Party secured 19 percent, followed by Zack…Open
The Supreme Court's approval rating — long the highest among the three branches of government — has sunk to a record low, joining President Trump and Congress in drawing low public support. Why it matters: Americans aren't just unhappy with individual leaders. They're increasingly convinced the country's biggest institutions aren't working for them. By the numbers: 33% of Americans approve of the Supreme Court's performance, according to a Gallup survey of 1,200 adults conducted from July 1-19 — days after the justices wrapped their latest term. - That's down 6 percentage points from 2025, the court's previous low. - About 13.5% of Americans approve of Congress' performance, down from 23.2% in July 2025, per YouGov data . -…
A new poll highlights growing concerns about America's future, with a significant portion of the population doubting the nation's ability to endure another 250 years.
A new poll highlights growing concerns about America’s future, with a significant portion of the population doubting the nation’s ability to endure another 250 years. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: A Reuters/Ipsos poll found that two out of five Americans doubt the United States will remain intact for another 250 years , as the nation approaches its semiquincentennial. The survey also found that 77 percent of respondents believe political violence is likely to increase in the next five years. DETAIL: The survey of 1,537 adults found that two-thirds of respondents believe American democracy is in danger of failing, up from 57 percent last August. Democrats argue Trump poses a threat to democratic institutions, while Republicans point…Open