Britain’s political consensus on climate starts to fracture

In 2019, the House of Commons unanimously passed legislation committing the UK to a legally binding target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050, an unusual display of parliamentary unity. That political consensus is now under strain.

Polling by More in Common shows there is no constituency in Britain where concern about climate change is lower than 50 per cent of voters.

Why showdown with farmers risks defining Starmer’s Government

18 November 2024

Why showdown with farmers risks defining Starmer’s Government

Polls demonstrate that farmers not only have the public’s backing in their fight against the Government but also hold a special place in the nation’s hearts – so much so that Luke Tryl, executive director of More in Common, warned the tax raid could become the Chancellor’s own “pasty tax.”

He said polling showed 57 per cent of the public supported exempting farmers from inheritance tax when passing down their estates, compared with 24 per cent against.

What’s striking news leaders about listening in a polarized world; what’s striking researchers

12 November 2024

American Press Institute

Local media are eager to find ways to stand out from national news and information…

What’s striking news leaders about listening in a polarized world; what’s striking researchers

Four Lessons From Nine Years of Being ‘Never Trump’

27 October 2024

Political hatred is amply documented. According to a recent study by More in Common, a nonpartisan…

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Labour hit with a backlash over plans to axe a £2 cap on bus fares

27 October 2024

Labour hit with a backlash over plans to axe a £2 cap on bus fares

But according to polling by More in Common, 55 per cent of the public think scrapping it is 'the wrong decision', compared to just 28 per cent who think it's the right move.

There is also broad agreement between Labour and Tory voters, with 54 per cent from the former party thinking it's the wrong move and 60 per cent from the latter.

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