A new poll highlights public concerns over crime and cultural shifts in London, with many Britons believing parts of the city are dominated by Sharia law.
A new poll highlights public concerns over crime and cultural shifts in London, with many Britons believing parts of the city are dominated by Sharia law . PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: More than a third of Britons believe London has “no-go zones ” where Sharia law dominates, according to a new poll examining public perceptions of the capital. The YouGov survey of more than 2,000 British adults found that 34 percent believed there are areas of London where non-Muslims are unable to enter, while 36 percent disagreed and roughly one in five said they did not know. DETAIL: The poll was conducted for a King’s College London study which examined public perceptions of crime, religion, and social conditions in the city. The findings come…Open
Democrats are more likely than Republicans and Independents to believe that the United States spends too much time commemorating 9/11, according to a new poll.
A recent poll has revealed that Democrats are much more likely than Republicans to believe that the United States spends too much time focused on 9/11, putting them at odds with the general public. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Democrats are far more likely than Republicans and Independents to believe that the United States spends too much time commemorating 9/11, according to a new poll. The 25th anniversary of the attacks will be marked later this month. DETAIL: According to a new poll conducted by YouGov, 13 percent of Democrats believe that Americans focus “too much” on the September 11, 2001 (9/11) terrorist attacks. In contrast, only five percent of Republicans and six percent of independents believe that the U.S. spends “too…Open
Most Londoners do not want Sadiq Khan to seek another term as Mayor of London, according to a new poll.
Polling data has revealed that most Londoners want Mayor Sadiq Khan to stand down ahead of the next election , citing failure across a wide range of policy areas. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Most Londoners do not want Sadiq Khan to seek another term as Mayor of London, according to polling data. DETAIL: According to a poll conducted by YouGov, 56 percent of Londoners think Khan should step down as Mayor ahead of the 2028 mayoral election. This includes 31 percent of people who voted for Khan at the last mayoral election in 2024. The poll also revealed that 55 percent of Londoners believe that London has become a worse place to live since Khan became Mayor back in 2016. Sixty-six percent of Londoners believe that Khan has handled housing…Open
A poll has revealed that a plurality of Britons support standing up to France to address illegal migrant crossings in the English Channel.
A poll has revealed that a plurality of Britons support standing up to France to address illegal migrant crossings in the English Channel. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: A plurality of around four in 10 Britons believe that the British government needs to take a tougher stance against France to address illegal migrant crossings in the English Channel, according to polling data. Significantly, Britain has paid hundreds of millions of pounds to France to stop the crossings, but the number of interceptions has actually declined . DETAIL: According to a poll conducted by YouGov, the largest polling firm in Britain, 41 percent of Britons think their government should take a tougher stance against France. By contrast, 35 percent supported a…Open
Nigel Farage's Reform UK party have topped another poll while support for the establishment Labour and Conservatives parties continues to decline.
Another poll has put Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party ahead of new Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s Labour Party, suggesting that the so-called “Burnham Bounce” has waned. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party has topped another poll, while support for the establishment Labour and Conservative (Tory) parties has declined. DETAIL: According to a new poll conducted by YouGov, the largest polling firm in Britain, Reform is the most popular party with British voters, on 24 percent support. The poll put the governing Labour Party in second on 22 percent and Kemi Badenoch’s nominally center-right Conservative Party in third on 19 percent. Zack Polanski’s far-left Green Party secured 13 percent, and the Liberal…Open
Roughly six in 10 Democrats have a positive view of socialism, according to a new poll.
A CBS News/YouGov poll has revealed a significant preference for socialism over capitalism among Democrats, despite a preference for the latter among Americans generally, highlighting the party’s lurch to the left. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Roughly six in 10 Democrats have a positive view of socialism, according to a new poll. DETAIL: According to a poll commissioned by CBS News and conducted by YouGov, 58 percent of Democrats have a positive view of socialism. In contrast, only 32 percent of Democrats said they view capitalism positively. The survey indicates a 26-point gap in favor of socialism among Democrats. This makes socialism the preferred economic system among Democrats. The poll also revealed that 50 percent of…Open
A new poll from The Economist/YouGov shows Democrats have an 8-point lead on a generic House ballot. The polling also found that President Trump's approval rating dropped to 33%. MS NOW Senior Editor and Opinion Columnist Anthony Fisher, Democratic strategist Basil Smikle, independent journalist Ahmed Baba and CNBC Fast Money Contributor Dan Nathan join Antonia Hylton to share their analysis as the midterms inch closer.
AI:A new poll from The Economist/YouGov claims Democrats hold an 8-point lead on a generic House ballot while President Trump's approval rating has fallen to 33%. Despite these figures being reported by MS NOW, the data reflects the ongoing media push to frame the upcoming midterms through a lens of Democratic momentum and declining presidential popularity.Open
British people have a more negative view of immigration compared to a decade ago, according to a new poll.
New polling from YouGov has revealed that Britons have a more negative attitude towards immigration than ten years ago, suggesting steady and widespread support for greater immigration restrictions and border controls. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: - DETAIL: According to polling published on Monday by YouGov, the largest polling firm in the United Kingdom, attitudes towards immigration in Britain are more negative than ten years ago. When asked whether immigration has been good for Britain, 43 percent believe that it has been “mostly bad” for the country, making this the most popular response. This represents a ten percent increase from 2016. By contrast, only 21 percent believe immigration has been “mostly good.” In addition,…Open
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 . -…
