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Latest GB Voting Intention (12 April 2021)

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest voting intention poll in Great Britain finds the Conservative Party leading by 7%—a decrease of 3% from last week’s poll.

April 12, 2021

After One Year as Leader of the Labour Party, Britons Remain Undecided About Keir Starmer

4 April 2021 marked one year since Keir Starmer became Leader of the Labour Party. During this time, the UK has seen a global pandemic and corresponding economic crisis.…

April 10, 2021

Public Appears Malleable on Vaccine Passports, with Younger People Driving Opposition

Public Appears Malleable on Vaccine Passports, with Younger People Driving Opposition…

April 9, 2021

Plurality of British Public Would Support Legalisation of Recreational Cannabis

Cannabis is currently classified as a Class B drug in the United Kingdom, meaning the maximum penalty for possession is up to five years in prison…

April 7, 2021

Slight Increase in Support for Death Penalty for Convicted Terrorists

It has been over 50 years since capital punishment was used in the UK, though it was only fully abolished in 1998. But some proponents of the death penalty …

April 7, 2021

Doubts Remain About Efficacy of Pedestrianisation in Reducing Traffic, But Are Decreasing

One of the most noticeable—and, to many, positive—consequences of the coronavirus pandemic has been the significant decrease in car traffic …

April 6, 2021

Latest GB Voting Intention (5 April 2021)

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest voting intention poll in Great Britain finds the Conservative Party leading by 10%—an increase of 2% from last week’s poll,…

April 5, 2021

Support for Ban on New Petrol and Diesel Car Sales From 2030 Higher Among Labour Voters Than Conservative Voters

The UK Government announced in November 2020 that the sale of new petrol and diesel cars will be banned in the UK from 2030,…

April 4, 2021

Britons are More Pessimistic Than Americans About the Pandemic’s Economic Fallout

A year on from the start of the first lockdown, the UK’s current coronavirus restrictions are among the toughest in the world and current measures are more …

April 2, 2021

Universal Basic Income Supported by a Majority of British Public

The idea of Universal Basic Income (UBI)—a programme whereby a Government guarantees every adult citizen a certain amount of money each year,…

April 2, 2021

Four-Day Work Week Supported by Majority in Britain

The latest poll conducted by Redfield & Wilton Strategies finds 55% of British respondents saying they would support the UK switching to a four-day working

April 1, 2021

Westminster Seat for Gibraltar Supported by Over a Third of Britons

Found on the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, Gibraltar is currently classified as a British Overseas Territory, which means it does not have a seat in Westminster.

March 31, 2021

Lack of Consensus—or Opinion—on Devolution Among British Public

In the latest poll by Redfield & Wilton Strategies, we asked Britons about devolution, which enables separate executives and legislatures in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

March 31, 2021

Over Half of Britons Would Support Legalisation of Euthanasia

Euthanasia—the act of deliberately ending a person’s life to relieve suffering—is currently illegal under English law. In fact, the act is legal in just six countries …

March 31, 2021

Vaccine Passports to Visit Pubs Would Be Supported by Majority of Brits

The UK Government is currently considering whether individuals should be asked to prove they have been vaccinated against coronavirus in order…

March 31, 2021

USA

Majority of Both Trump and Biden Voters Satisfied with American Vaccination Program

Over 130 million doses of coronavirus vaccines have been administered in the United States since vaccination efforts first began in December 2020…

March 31, 2021

USA

Biden Voters Increasingly Think Public Health Should Be Managed at The Federal Level

Less than three months have passed since Joe Biden took office as President of the United States, but many Americans have already started reaching …

March 30, 2021

USA

Over a Third of Americans Find it More Plausible That the Coronavirus Originated from an Accident at a Research Lab in Wuhan

Throughout the course of the past year, American relations with China have been severely strained, beginning with the outbreak of the coronavirus…

March 30, 2021

Plurality of Britons Would Support Switching to Proportional Representation

Electoral reform has long been a topic of debate in the UK, even prompting a nationwide referendum in 2011. The referendum saw the UK’s ‘First Past the Post’ voting system…

March 30, 2021

Do Britons Feel More or Less Close to Their Families, Friends, Colleagues, and Neighbours?

Despite massive changes in the ways in which we interact with one another over the past year, the latest research by Redfield & Wilton Strategies…

March 30, 2021

Latest GB Voting Intention (29 March 2021)

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest voting intention poll in Great Britain finds the Conservative Party leading by 8%—an increase of 2% from last week’s poll.

March 29, 2021

British Public Remains Critical of Government Handling of Care Homes

Care homes were hit especially hard during the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic. By August 2020, there were almost 30,000 excess deaths in care homes.

March 26, 2021

Majority of British Parents Say Their Children Have Responded Resiliently to the Pandemic

For school-aged children, the past year has been incredibly different to normal years as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

March 26, 2021

USA

Optimism Surges in the United States as a Majority Agree the Coronavirus Situation is Coming Under Control and Say the Worst is Behind Us

The United States has suffered more deaths from coronavirus than any nation in the world, with over 500,000 individuals having lost their lives as a result of the pandemic.

March 26, 2021

USA

Over Half of Americans Approve of Biden’s Presidency So Far

In the two months since Joe Biden was inaugurated as President of the United States, his administration has made considerable progress in implementing its agenda, part of which includes scrapping policies introduced by his predecessor, …

March 25, 2021

A Plurality of Britons Feel Optimistic That the UK Economy Can Recover Quickly

The coronavirus pandemic has inflicted detrimental economic repercussions on the UK in the past year—a recent study found it has cost the UK economy £251 billion. The costs incurred by the Government, businesses, and individuals have been …

March 25, 2021

British Public Feels Safer and Much More Optimistic Than at The End of the First and Second Lockdowns

In July 2020, we at Redfield & Wilton Strategies began to track how safe or unsafe the British public feels engaging in a variety of activities, such as going to a restaurant, to the barber, or shopping for clothes. Since then, we have …

March 24, 2021

Three Quarters of Britons Think They Personally Responded Well to the Pandemic

More than one year into the coronavirus pandemic, the immense impact the crisis has had on public health and the economy is now apparent. What is less clear, however, is how individuals perceive the pandemic has affected their …

March 23, 2021

Thanks To Vaccine Success, UK Public Now Views UK Coronavirus Handling Favourably

On 23 March 2020, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the UK’s first national lockdown in order to combat the coronavirus crisis. Soon after, we at Redfield & Wilton Strategies asked the British public on 8 April 2020 about the …

March 23, 2021

Latest GB Voting Intention (22 March 2021)

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest voting intention poll in Great Britain finds the Conservative Party leading by 6%—a decrease of 1% from last week’s poll. Altogether, the full numbers (with the changes from last week in …

March 22, 2021

Majority of Britons Supportive of the Institution of the Monarchy

After a tumultuous week for the Royal Family following Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s interview with Oprah, the latest research by Redfield & Wilton Strategies

March 19, 2021

Optimism About the Next 12 Months Slowly Rising Among the British Public

Throughout the past eight months of the pandemic, we at Redfield & Wilton Strategies have polled the British public about whether they think various areas of concern will improve or worsen over the course of the following 12 months.

March 19, 2021

France

One Third in Britain, France, and Germany Plan to Travel Abroad On Holiday This Year

The latest research by Redfield & Wilton Strategies finds that roughly a third of German (33%), French (30%), and British (29%) adults intend to travel abroad on holiday this year. Meanwhile, Italians are significantly less …

March 17, 2021

Majority of Londoners Think the Mayoral Election Should Not Be Further Postponed

The London Mayoral Election is currently scheduled to take place on 6 May 2021, having been postponed by a year due to the pandemic. The

March 17, 2021

Latest GB Voting Intention (15 March 2021)

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest voting intention poll in Great Britain finds the Conservative Party leading by 7%––a decrease of 2% from last week’s poll.

March 16, 2021

Plurality of Londoners Support Corporation Tax Hike, Think NHS Pay Rise is Too Little

In last week’s Budget speech, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced Britain’s largest peacetime borrowing level in order to fund the Government’s …

March 15, 2021

Half of Londoners Feel London is Becoming More Unsafe

As the end of lockdown restrictions in the UK inches closer, many fear a post-pandemic surge in crime may hit the nation. Indeed, following the first …

March 15, 2021

Steady Support for for Low Traffic Neighbourhoods in London

The latest research by Redfield & Wilton Strategies finds that 47% of Londoners support the introduction of Low Traffic Neighbourhoods…

March 15, 2021

Germany

Majority Of Germans Would Prefer Söder Over Laschet as Chancellor

After 16 years as Chancellor of Germany, the end of Angela Merkel’s fourth term is fast approaching, with a Federal Election scheduled for 26…

March 15, 2021

France

Frustration with EU Pandemic Response High Among French, Germans, and Italians

As the European Union’s vaccine rollout continues to lag, frustration with the EU’s pandemic response is mounting among French, German, and …

March 15, 2021

France

Half of French Public Feels Immigration is Too High and Laïcité is Being Eroded

With the 2022 Presidential Election approaching, France’s President Emmanuel Macron has recently taken a harder stance on immigration and…

March 15, 2021

Italy

Plurality of Italians Approve of Mario Draghi’s Selection as Prime Minister

On 26 January, Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte resigned after losing the support of coalition partner Italia Viva over how he planned to spend …

March 13, 2021

France

Unlike in Britain, Vaccine Scepticism in Continental Europe Remains High

Last week, the UK Government announced that more than 20 million Britons have had their first coronavirus vaccine. Meanwhile, the European …

March 12, 2021

France

Frustration in Europe, Amid Slow Vaccine Rollout

The more successful rollout of coronavirus vaccines in Britain compared to the European Union has resulted in a sharp reversal of previous approval …

March 12, 2021

France

Majorities in Britain, Germany, and Italy—but not France—Willing to Carry Vaccine Passports Under All Circumstances

As vaccination programmes are gradually ramping up across Europe, vaccine passports have been touted as the key to opening countries up …

March 12, 2021

Latest London Mayoral and General Elections Voting Intentions (6-8 March 2021)

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest London Mayoral voting intention poll finds Sadiq Khan leading the Conservative candidate Shaun Bailey by …

March 10, 2021

Half of 2019 Labour Voters Approve of Keir Starmer’s Performance So Far

A year into Keir Starmer’s tenure as Leader of the Labour Party, Redfield & Wilton Strategies conducted an extensive poll of 2019 Labour voters to …

March 9, 2021

Latest GB Voting Intention (8 March 2021)

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest voting intention poll in Great Britain finds the Conservative Party leading by 9%––an increase of 3% …

March 9, 2021

Majority of Labour Voters Consider their Party to be ‘the Party of the Working Class,’ Plurality of Conservative Voters Do Not

The 2019 General Election saw the puncturing of Labour’s ‘red wall,’ with many traditionally working class Northern seats––some of which had been …

March 5, 2021

Plurality of 2019 Conservative Voters Say Yes, Environmental Protection Should be Prioritised, Even at a Cost to the Economy

Plurality of 2019 Conservative Voters Say Yes, Environmental Protection Should be Prioritised, Even at a Cost to the Economy …

March 3, 2021

No Widespread Consensus Among Conservative Voters Ahead of 2021 Budget

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March 2, 2021

Latest GB Voting Intention (1 March 2021)

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest voting intention poll in Great Britain finds the Conservative Party leading by 6%––the same as last …

March 1, 2021

British Voters Divided Over Online Sales Tax, With Age Rather Than Party Driving the Division

In an attempt to help protect high street retailers from the challenge posed by online retailers (particularly in the context of the coronavirus

March 1, 2021

Widespread Support for Vaccine Passports in Britain

The latest research by Redfield & Wilton Strategies finds that 60% of the British public support the introduction of “vaccine passports” to verify …

February 23, 2021

Determined Minority of British Public Aims to Travel Abroad for Holiday and to Visit Family This Year

The latest research by Redfield & Wilton Strategies finds that, since January, there has been a slight decrease in the number of people …

February 23, 2021

GB Voting Intention (22 February 2021)

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest voting intention poll in Great Britain finds the Conservative Party leading by 6%––an increase of 1%…

February 23, 2021

Amid Remote Learning Experiment, Majority of Teachers Say Their Students Are Generally Behind

Our research finds that a majority of teachers (56%) in England & Wales think their current students are academically behind where they …

February 22, 2021

Majority Supports Reopening Schools on 8 March—But Nothing Else

The latest research by Redfield & Wilton Strategies finds that a majority of the British public (56%) thinks that the current level of coronavirus …

February 22, 2021

Teachers with Management Positions Significantly More Confident in Government Measures

It has been reported that Prime Minister Boris Johnson will announce this week that both primary and secondary schools in England will reopen on …

February 21, 2021

An In-Depth Look: Parents and Teachers Closely Aligned on School Reopening Debate

As part of Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ research into the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on British education, we conducted a survey of …

February 17, 2021

Widespread Support for Cancelling GCSEs—Both This Summer and Permanently

As part of our research on the impact of the pandemic on British education, we at Redfield & Wilton Strategies conducted a poll of 500 schoolteachers …

February 15, 2021

Latest GB Voting Intention (15 February 2021)

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest voting intention poll in Great Britain finds the Conservative Party leading by 2%––an decrease of 3% from last …

February 15, 2021

British Public Overwhelmingly Support Closing the UK Border (and Have Since Pandemic Began)

From 15 February, travellers entering the UK from 33 red-listed countries will have to quarantine in a Government-approved facility in a bid to …

February 11, 2021

Majority of British Public Think It is Likely They Will Wear a Mask Post-Pandemic

While the UK’s vaccination program has been celebrated as the Government’s greatest success during the pandemic, scientists have warned …

February 11, 2021

Latest GB Voting Intention (8 February 2021)

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest voting intention poll in Great Britain finds the Conservative Party leading by 5%––an increase of 3% from last …

February 9, 2021

British Public Optimistic on Vaccinations

In our latest poll of 1,700 adults in Great Britain conducted on 3 February, 18% of respondents say they have received a coronavirus vaccine, …

February 8, 2021

Plurality Thinks Being Outside the EU has Bolstered the UK Vaccination Effort

A majority (54%) of British respondents think the UK was right in its recent dispute with the EU over vaccine supplies, with a further 17% …

February 8, 2021

Latest GB Voting Intention
(1 February 2021)

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest voting intention poll in Great Britain finds the Conservative Party leading by 2%––a drop from last week’s 5% …

February 2, 2021

A Consistent Third of British Public Admits to Not Fully Following Coronavirus Rules

While several Government Ministers have been considering tougher measures to combat the rapid rise in coronavirus cases, Downing Street has …

February 1, 2021

Small Increase in Outdoor Mask Usage in Great Britain Since September

In our latest GB-wide polling, more than a third (36%) of the British public say that they “always” wear a mask to cover their mouth and …

January 29, 2021

What do British SME Owners and Directors Think About the Coronavirus Crisis?

Last week, Redfield & Wilton Strategies conducted a comprehensive poll of over a thousand owners and directors of small and medium enterprises …

January 28, 2021

Strong Plurality of SME Owners and Directors Optimistic About the Future of Their Business After Brexit

A poll conducted by Redfield & Wilton Strategies this week aimed to discover how over a thousand directors and owners of small and medium …

January 28, 2021

Nearly Half of Britons Intend to Travel on Holiday This Summer

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest Great Britain poll conducted on 20 January 2021 finds that 45% of the British public intend to travel on …

January 26, 2021

Latest GB Voting Intention
(25 January 2021)

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest voting intention poll in Great Britain finds the Conservative Party leading by 5%. The Conservatives’ lead is 3% …

January 25, 2021

British Public More Likely to Want Closer Relations with US Following Election; Quarter Now Consider France a Threat

The end the Brexit transition period, the recent US Presidential election, and the coronavirus pandemic have strained some bilateral relationships…

January 21, 2021

Support for Low Traffic Neighbours (LTNs) Remains High in London

In May 2020, the UK Government announced a £250m “Emergency Active Travel Fund” as the first part of a £2bn central funding package to create a …

January 19, 2021

Latest GB Voting Intention
(18 January 2021)

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest voting intention poll in Great Britain finds the Conservative Party leading the Labour Party by 2%.

January 19, 2021

Amid Dramatic Rise in Cases, British Public Feels More Unsafe Than Ever Before in the Coronavirus Crisis

Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, our research has monitored personal reactions to the pandemic. In particular, we consistently measured …

January 18, 2021

More Than a Quarter of Londoners Say Pandemic Has Decreased Their Desire to Live in the City

While the British capital experienced relatively low rates of infection during the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic compared to the north of …

January 18, 2021

Latest London Mayoral and General Elections Voting Intentions
(13 – 14 January 2021)

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest London Mayoral election voting intention poll finds Sadiq Khan leading the Conservative candidate …

January 15, 2021

Latest GB Voting Intention
(11 January 2021)

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ first voting intention poll of 2021 in Great Britain finds the Conservative Party leading the Labour Party by 4%.

January 12, 2021

USA

In December Poll, 40% of Americans Agreed with Statement, “The 2020 Presidential Election Was Rigged.”

Following the events of 6 January, in which supporters of Donald Trump stormed the US Capitol Building in a vain attempt to disrupt the counting of …

January 11, 2021

USA

40% of Americans Admit They Had Told Someone in Person That They Were Going to Vote for a Candidate Other than the One They Voted For

On the eve of the 2020 US Presidential Election, Redfield & Wilton Strategies released a report which identified several key reasons why the election …

January 11, 2021

USA

Coronavirus Pessimism in US Remains High Post-Election

In our latest poll of 2,000 Americans, conducted in mid-December, we at Redfield & Wilton Strategies found almost half (48%) of Americans …

January 6, 2021

USA

Half of Americans Say They Will Take Coronavirus Vaccine

In the United States, the first shots of the Pfizer/BioNTech were administered on Monday 14 December, and another vaccine, made by …

December 23, 2020

Taiwan

Net Approval of President Tsai’s Job Performance Has Declined by 13% Since July

Almost a year after Tsai Ing-Wen was re-elected as President of Taiwan in a landslide victory, Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest polling explored …

December 18, 2020

Taiwan

Strong Plurality of Taiwanese Public Think Military Conflict Between Taiwan And PRC Likely Within Next Ten Years

Taiwan’s foreign minister Joseph Wu has recently urged for a new international alliance against China, and suggested that after cracking…

December 18, 2020

Taiwan

Less Than Half of Taiwanese Public Say They Will Get Themselves Vaccinated

Taiwan has set a goal to vaccinate 60% of its population with a coronavirus vaccine, or 15 million people. The island has signed an agreement with …

December 18, 2020

Taiwan

Taiwanese Public Remains Vigilant on Coronavirus

The response to the coronavirus in Taiwan has been deemed one of the most successful in the world. By December 11, Taiwan had had only 724 …

December 18, 2020

40% of British Public Admit Only ‘Mostly’ Adhering to Rules in Second Lockdown, But Majority Think Implementing It Was the Right Decision

A fortnight ago, the UK emerged from its second national lockdown and returned to the localised “tier system” of restrictions. A poll conducted …

December 16, 2020

Public Agrees Brexit is Not Done

The Brexit transition period ends on December 31, and the Government has frequently ruled out extending the deadline further. The UK has said it is …

December 14, 2020

France

Vast Majority of European Public Think Chinese Government Covered Up Severity of Virus, Think China is Significantly to Blame

The European Union is China’s top trading partner, yet the coronavirus pandemic, concerns about security threats posed by the Chinese 5G …

December 9, 2020

France

In Europe, Vaccine Scepticism Strong in France and Among Young

Last week, the United Kingdom became the first country in the world to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine. The Health Secretary …

December 9, 2020

France

Half of European Public Still Think the Worst of the Coronavirus Pandemic is Yet to Come

As coronavirus cases surge again throughout Europe, strict measures–including curfews, lockdowns and states of emergencies–have been …

December 4, 2020

Following Approval of Vaccine, Plurality of British Public Now Think the Worst Is Behind Us

Redfield & Wilton Strategies latest poll in Great Britain occurred shortly following the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine being adjudged safe for …

December 4, 2020

Latest GB Voting Intention
(2 December 2020)

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest voting intention poll in Great Britain finds the Conservative Party leading the Labour Party by 3%.

December 4, 2020

France

Less Than Half of French, Italian and Spanish Public Believe Their Financial Situation Will Remain Stable During Next Three Months

The International Monetary Fund has recently warned that the second wave of coronavirus infections and lockdowns poses a “considerable risk” …

December 4, 2020

British Public Supportive of Pedestrianisation but Doubt its Efficacy

Last week, the Government announced a slew of environmental policies, ranging from Boris Johnson’s ten-point plan for a ‘green recovery’ to a …

November 23, 2020

British Public Remains Fearful of Coronavirus, Pessimistic about Future, and Expect Lockdown to Continue

The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics suggest that the increase in new coronavirus infections may be slowing down. Although …

November 23, 2020

Half of British Public Agree with Worry That Standards for Approving a Coronavirus Vaccine Will Be Lowered

This week, early data from Moderna, a US-based pharmaceutical company, has revealed that their coronavirus vaccine is 94.5% effective. Nevertheless,…

November 21, 2020

Latest GB Voting Intention
(19 November 2020)

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest voting intention poll in Great Britain finds the Conservative Party leading the Labour Party by 1%. The full…

November 20, 2020

Britain’s Youth Is Driving Opposition to Lockdown

Amid a second lockdown, our latest GB-wide polling last week found public opinion in Britain split on how much longer this lockdown should last.

November 18, 2020

A Majority of Brits Say They Do Not Trust Major Social Media Platforms

There are 45 million active social media users in the United Kingdom, a penetration rate of 71.64%. Redfield & Wilton Strategies latest GB-wide …

November 13, 2020

Vast Majority of British Public Agree Members of Government Should Take Vaccine to Ensure Public Trust

Earlier this week, Pfizer announced that early data from its coronavirus vaccine trials indicate that its vaccine is more than 90% effective.

November 13, 2020

Latest GB Voting Intention
(11 November 2020)

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest voting intention poll in Great Britain finds the Labour Party and the Conservative Party tied at 40%.

November 12, 2020

USA

Why Proposition 22 Won in California

A clear majority (58%) of Californians have voted YES to the Proposition 22 ballot initiative, a result that aligns closely with Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ …

November 7, 2020

USA

Eve of the Election Report and Final Swing States Voting Intention (26-29 October)

In our final round of swing states polling,we find Joe Biden leading in six swing states. Altogether, he leads by 2% in North Carolina, 4% in Florida …

November 3, 2020

USA

US Voting Intention
(30 October 2020 – 1 November 2020)

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ final US national voting intention poll before Tuesday’s Presidential Election was conducted among 10,098 US adults and finds …

November 2, 2020

Two Thirds of British Public Think Government Should Provide Free School Meals During School Holidays

During the summer holidays, about 1.3 million children were able to claim free school meal vouchers following a campaign by footballer Marcus …

November 2, 2020

55% of British Public Say They Would Vote for Biden and 20% for Trump

On Tuesday 3 November, millions of people across the United States will vote in the 2020 Presidential Election. Across the Atlantic, Redfield & Wilton …

November 2, 2020

Majority of Young People Think Younger Generations Are Being Asked to Make Too Large a Financial Sacrifice as a Result of Lockdowns

While the whole nation has been deeply impacted by the pandemic and subsequent restrictions, new research has found that young people have …

October 31, 2020

Latest GB Voting Intention
(28 October 2020)

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest voting intention poll of 3,000 eligible voters in Great Britain finds the Labour Party leading the Conservative …

October 30, 2020

USA

A Look at the Swing Counties

Last week, on behalf of Newsweek, we at Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ also conducted among 1,700 registered voters living in ‘swing counties’––

October 29, 2020

USA

Pessimism Over the Timeline of the Coronavirus Pandemic in the US Rebounds to July Levels

This week, the United States reported its highest ever daily number of new Covid-19 cases. Hospitalizations are also rising, and the number of deaths …

October 28, 2020

USA

US Voting Intention
(25-26 October 2020)

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest US national voting intention poll of 5,745 US adults finds Joe Biden leading Donald Trump by 10%, a decrease of 1% …

October 28, 2020

British Public Divided on Government’s Economic Response to Coronavirus

On the day that it was announced that the UK’s debt had risen to 103.5% of annual national income, the country’s highest debt-to-GDP ratio since 1960, …

October 24, 2020

USA

Likely Joe Biden Voters Increasingly Likely to Support “Packing the Court”

The United States Senate will likely confirm Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court on Monday, completing a process that would restore the …

October 23, 2020

Majority of British Public Wants More Restrictive Coronavirus Rules, Yet Will Not Commit to Following Them

In the wake of rising coronavirus case numbers across the UK, the Government announced a new coronavirus ‘tier system’ that will adopt …

October 23, 2020

Latest GB Voting Intention
(21 October 2020)

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest voting intention poll of 3,000 eligible voters in Great Britain finds the Conservative Party and the Labour …

October 22, 2020

Working From Home Remains Popular Among Londoners, Six Months After the National Lockdown

In late September, with coronavirus cases beginning to rise once again, the Government reversed its decision to encourage workers back to the office …

October 22, 2020

Majority of Londoners Support Pedestrianisation of London, but Find Policies So Far Ineffective

Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) schemes block motorised traffic from entering through roads, often through utilising planters, to allow for more …

October 21, 2020

Strong Majority of Londoners Do Not Believe Government Taking the Right Measures to Address the Pandemic

Research conducted earlier this month by Redfield & Wilton Strategies across Europe found that coronavirus pessimism has been increasing …

October 21, 2020

Latest London Mayoral and General Elections Voting Intentions
(15-17 October)

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest London Mayoral election voting intention poll finds Sadiq Khan leading the Conservative candidate …

October 21, 2020

USA

US National Voting Intention
(October 17-18)

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest US national voting intention poll finds Joe Biden leading Donald Trump by 11%, an increase of 3% since last …

October 20, 2020

France

Majorities in Italy, France, and Germany Think Europe Should Be Doing More to Prevent Migrants and Asylum Seekers From Coming to the Continent

The pandemic has been a trying time for the European Union; the Eurozone economy shrank by 11.8% in the second quarter, prompting EU finance ministers

October 16, 2020

France

Plurality in France Now Say They Would Not Get Themselves Vaccinated Against Coronavirus

The successful development of a coronavirus vaccine could provide a degree of protection from coronavirus and allow lockdowns to be lifted …

October 15, 2020

France

Rising Levels of Concern over Climate Change in Europe, including the UK

Scientists have reported that last month was the world’s hottest September on record, with surface air temperatures in Europe eclipsing the previous …

October 15, 2020

France

European Public Remains Distrustful of China

As the coronavirus pandemic enters its second wave in Europe and concerns remain over China’s human rights abuses in Xinjiang and Hong …

October 15, 2020

USA

Latest USA Voting Intention
(October 10)

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest weekly national voting intention poll in the US finds Joe Biden leading Donald Trump by 8% in the race for the …

October 14, 2020

USA

Alignment Question Illustrative of How 2020 Election is a Referendum on Donald Trump

After the first Presidential debate and the President’s coronavirus diagnosis, Redfield & Wilton Strategies conducted a poll throughout six swing states …

October 13, 2020

Less Than a Third of Public ‘Moderately’ or ‘Very’ Confident in Rishi Sunak’s Ability to Protect UK Economy

As large areas of northern England and the Midlands prepare to re-enter a form of lockdown this week, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced that …

October 12, 2020

France

As Winter Approaches, Coronavirus Pessimism is Rising Rapidly in Europe

Our research finds that the public in Germany and Italy strongly approve of how Chancellor Merkel and Prime Minister Conte have…

October 12, 2020

While Supportive, Majority of British Public Acknowledges Government Has Not Given Sufficient Scientific Justification for 10 PM Pub Curfew

A fortnight ago, MPs overwhelming voted to renew the Coronavirus Act, which provides the Government with emergency powers that allow it to …

October 9, 2020

USA

Latest US Swing States Voting Intention
(4-7 October)

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest presidential voting intention poll in the swing states finds Joe Biden continues to lead Donald Trump in all six swing states by 5-10%.

October 9, 2020

Latest GB Voting Intention (6 – 7 October 2020)

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest voting intention poll of 3,000 eligible voters in Great Britain finds the Conservative Party leading the Labour…

October 9, 2020

USA

Almost Half of Likely Joe Biden Voters Would Not Trust the Supreme Court to Come to a Fair Decision in the Event of a Contested Election

With the recent death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the composition of the Supreme Court has become a key political issue during …

October 7, 2020

USA

Compared to Weekend Before, Voters Relatively More Aligned with Donald Trump’s Views Post-Debate

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest poll of 2,500 respondents in the United States, which was conducted after the first debate and after Donald Trump’s …

October 7, 2020

USA

Majority of Americans Think the US Has a Law and Order Problem

While the United States has been gripped by the coronavirus, the country has also been rocked by protests and even riots. Previous polling by …

October 7, 2020

Boris Johnson’s Approval Rating Declines Among 2019 Conservative Voters; Majority of Tory Voters Would Support Second Nationwide Lockdown

A poll conducted by Redfield & Wilton Strategies in the days leading up to the virtually held Conservative Party’s Annual Conference this weekend …

October 6, 2020

USA

Latest USA Voting Intention
(October 3 – 4)

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest weekly national voting intention poll in the US finds Joe Biden leading Donald Trump by 8% in the race for the …

October 6, 2020

USA

On the Issues, Democratic Voters Almost Twice as Likely to Be Aligned Against Donald Trump than Aligned with Joe Biden

Prior to the first Presidential debate on 29 September took place, Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ nationwide polling in the United States sought to identify …

October 3, 2020

Latest GB Voting Intention
(30 September 2020 – 1 October 2020)

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest voting intention poll of 4,000 eligible voters in Great Britain finds the Conservative Party and the …

October 3, 2020

USA

Latest Georgia Voting Intention
(23 – 26 September)

In addition to Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ polling across six key swing states (Arizona, Florida, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and …

October 2, 2020

USA

Latest US Swing States Voting Intention
(23-27 September)

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest presidential voting intention poll, conducted in the days before the Presidential debates on Tuesday, finds Joe …

October 2, 2020

USA

Latest USA Voting Intention
(September 26 – 27)

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest weekly voting intention poll of 3,000 registered voters in the US finds Joe Biden leading Donald Trump by 10% …

September 29, 2020

Support for New Measures Amid Growing Pessimism and Disapproval

Prime Minister Boris Johnson laid out a further tightening of restrictions during a televised address on 22 September in an attempt to reduce the spread

September 28, 2020

British Public Progressively Less Likely to Get a Coronavirus Vaccine

As a second wave of coronavirus cases begins to hit the UK and the rest of Europe, governments and the public are becoming more desperate to …

September 27, 2020

USA

Amid Election Uncertainty, US Public Split on Supreme Court Justice Appointment

Following the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg last week, a political firestorm has erupted over her replacement and its …

September 27, 2020

USA

Californians Uncertain Whom to Blame for Wildfires

Wildfires have scorched over 3.5 million acres in California this summer, resulting in 26 fatalities and the destruction of 6,100 structures, as well as a …

September 27, 2020

USA

California Presidential, Proposition 22,
and Proposition 24
Voting Intentions
(19-21 September)

In 2016, Hillary Clinton’s 30% margin of victory over Donald Trump in California was the largest for a presidential candidate in the state since …

September 27, 2020

USA

Latest USA Voting Intention
(September 22 – 23)

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest weekly voting intention poll for the US Presidential Election, our first since the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, …

September 25, 2020

Latest GB Voting Intention
(22-23 September 2020)

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest voting intention poll of 2,500 respondents in Great Britain finds the Conservatives and Labour tied at 40% …

September 24, 2020

USA

Latest Georgia and Minnesota Voting Intention
(12 – 17 September)

In addition to the polling Redfield & Wilton Strategies have conducted throughout the summer across six key swing states (Arizona, Florida, …

September 20, 2020

USA

Latest USA Voting Intention
(September 16 – 17)

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest weekly voting intention poll for the US Presidential Election finds Joe Biden leading Donald Trump by 8%, which …

September 19, 2020

USA

Latest USA Swing State Senate and Governor Voting Intention (12 – 16 September)

In Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest swing state polling, Democratic candidates for the US Senate in Arizona, Michigan and North Carolina …

September 18, 2020

USA

Latest US Swing States Voting Intention (12-16 September)

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest presidential voting intention poll in the swing states finds Joe Biden ahead of Donald Trump in all six swing …

September 18, 2020

Only One Third of Londoners Support Banning Uber

As one of the largest ride-hailing companies in the world, Uber has faced ongoing legal battles across the globe over passenger safety and its …

September 18, 2020

Londoners Feel Increasingly Safe Despite Pessimism over Future of Coronavirus

Last week, the Prime Minister announced that social gatherings in England will be limited to groups of six from the 14th of September, which has been …

September 18, 2020

More Than Half of UK Respondents Now Think the Worst of the Pandemic is Yet to Come

As daily cases in the UK rose above 3,000 and the Government imposed a rule limiting social gatherings to 6 participants, pessimism surrounding the …

September 17, 2020

Latest GB Voting Intention (15-16 September)

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest voting intention poll in Great Britain finds the Conservative Party leading by 2%. This lead is …

September 17, 2020

USA

Majority of American Public Remains Unfamiliar with “Cancel Culture”

In a series of impassioned remarks at Mount Rushmore on the 4th July, President Donald Trump decried the phenomenon of “cancel culture” as a…

September 16, 2020

USA

Coronavirus Strengthens Political Divide in Swing States

During a Labor Day press conference on Monday, President Trump claimed that a coronavirus vaccine could be delivered “during the month of …

September 11, 2020

Latest London Mayoral and General Election Voting Intentions
(7-8 September)

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest London Mayoral election voting intention poll finds Sadiq Khan leading the Conservative candidate …

September 11, 2020

France

Across Continental Europe, Work from Home Might Be Here To Stay

Across Europe, working from home became increasingly common during the coronavirus pandemic: majorities of employed and self-employed …

September 10, 2020

Half of Those Working from Home Have Been Asked to Return to Their Usual Place of Work

Boris Johnson’s campaign to get workers back into the office has been delayed as divisions remain over social-distancing measures in the office …

September 10, 2020

Popularity of Eat Out to Help Out Scheme at Odds With Confusion Over How to Offset Economic Deficit

The Eat Out to Help Out scheme, which provided diners with half-price meals on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays throughout August, recently …

September 10, 2020

Plurality Think BBC is Failing to be Impartial, Support Scrapping of Licence Fee

The BBC has been criticised after initially deciding to omit performances of Rule, Britannia! and Land of Hope and Glory from Last Night of the Proms …

September 10, 2020

Half of London Workers Feel Safe Returning to Work

As the summer holidays draw to a close and schools reopen in England, attention is now turning to whether workers will return to their usual …

September 10, 2020

UK Public Think Second Wave is More Likely than Second Nationwide Lockdown

New daily cases of coronavirus in the UK have fallen from their initial peak in May, allowing the country to emerge from lockdown and resume some …

September 10, 2020

USA

Latest USA Voting Intention
(7–8 September)

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest weekly voting intention poll for the US Presidential Election finds Joe Biden leading Donald Trump by 9% …

September 9, 2020

USA

Latest USA Swing State Senate and Governor Voting Intention
(30 August to 4 September)

Despite our latest polling finding that Donald Trump has managed to neutralise Joe Biden’s summer momentum in a number of key swing …

September 9, 2020

USA

The View from the Swing States: Law and Order

Protests have once again flared up in the United States after Jacob Blake, a 29-year-old black man, was left partially paralyzed after being shot seven …

September 9, 2020

France

Fewer European Respondents Travelled This Summer Than Was Expected in June

Despite the easing of lockdowns and the relative opening of most of Europe this summer, the latest research by Redfield & Wilton Strategies finds that …

September 9, 2020

USA

Latest US Swing States Voting Intention
(30 August–4 September)

As campaigning for the US Presidential Election ramps up in the aftermath of Labor Day, the latest voting intention poll by Redfield & Wilton Strategies …

September 8, 2020

France

European Fears over Coronavirus Rise Sharpest in Spain

This week, UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock warned that “a second wave is rolling across Europe,” as the UK continues to add countries to its …

September 7, 2020

British Public Has Limited Opinion of Lib Dem Leadership Election Results

On August 27th, Ed Davey was elected as the new Lib Dem leader, strongly defeating his rival, fellow MP Layla Moran. Following his victory,…

September 6, 2020

France

Growing Pessimism Across Europe Over the Future of the Economy

The European Commission recently claimed that economic confidence in Europe was starting to recover in August. Yet, recent research forecasts …

September 6, 2020

Italy

Almost Half of Italian Public Continue to Approve of Giuseppe Conte

During the coronavirus pandemic, Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte and his government enjoyed immense support, especially when compared to their …

September 6, 2020

France

Plurality of French, Spanish and Italian Public View China as Neither an Ally nor a Threat

Last weekend, the European Union’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell described China as “assertive”, “expansionist” and “authoritarian”. Borrell …

September 6, 2020

France

Macron’s Negative Approval Ratings Remain Unchanged As Coronavirus Cases Rise

In July, research conducted by Redfield & Wilton Strategies indicated that the French President Emmanuel Macron experienced low approval ratings …

September 3, 2020

93% of Parents Are Sending Their Children Back to School this Week, If Their Children’s Schools Are Re-Opening

Throughout the summer months, Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has pushed for a full-time return for all pupils at the start of the academic …

September 3, 2020

Spain

Coronavirus Pessimism Grows in Spain, and Trust in Sanchez’s Leadership Falls

As a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic sweeps through parts of Europe, the Spanish public is not optimistic. The latest poll conducted in …

September 3, 2020

Latest GB Voting Intention
(1-2 September)

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest voting intention poll in Great Britain finds the Conservative Party leading by 6%. This lead is only …

September 3, 2020

USA

Latest USA Voting Intention
(31 August – 1 September)

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest weekly voting intention poll for the US Presidential Election finds Joe Biden leading Donald Trump by 8%, which …

September 1, 2020

France

Two-Thirds of French, Italian, and Spanish Respondents Agree that Climate Change is a Direct Threat to their Country

The next several months will be crucial for environmental policy in the European Union. Whereas the European Parliament could pass a new …

September 1, 2020

France

French Public Split Over Macron’s Intervention in Lebanese Politics

On the 6th of August, French President Emmanuel Macron became the first Western leader to visit Beirut following the massive blast that killed at least…

August 31, 2020

Plurality of Brits Believe Unemployment will be between 5-10% by the End of 2020

Earlier this month, Prime Minister Boris Johnson stated that the UK has a ‘long, long way to go’ before the economy improves. Nevertheless, …

August 30, 2020

Clear Majority of British Public Disapprove of Government’s Handling of Exam Grading Controversy

Whereas school exams went ahead in other countries, including Germany, the UK Government announced on 18 March that the GCSE and A-Level…

August 30, 2020

Majority Believe UK is Facing a Migrant Crisis

By June, more migrants had crossed the Channel this year than in the whole of 2019, and, as of early August, more than 4,000 migrants had made the …

August 30, 2020

USA

US Public Continue to Blame China for Coronavirus

Since the first US states began to move into lockdown in March, Redfield & Wilton Strategies have regularly monitored American attitudes towards …

August 30, 2020

USA

Trump’s Lead on the Economy and China is Becoming Increasingly Narrow

Across several months, Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ have monitored the attitude of the US public in regard to the personal characteristics of the two …

August 30, 2020

USA

Majority Think US Economy Will Take Some Time to Recover, But Optimism is Growing

A poll conducted by Redfield & Wilton Strategies last week found that 44% of Americans are either very worried or extremely worried about the …

August 30, 2020

USA

Trump’s Likely Voters Oppose Replacing Mike Pence with Another Vice Presidential Candidate

Following last week’s Democratic National Convention, the Republican Party is holding their National Convention this week to formally nominate …

August 30, 2020

Public Keen for Schools to Reopen, Despite Majority Thinking There Will Be A Second Wave

Despite the reproduction rate of coronavirus (R-number) moving above the important 1 mark, the Government has pledged its commitment to the …

August 29, 2020

USA

Latest USA Voting Intention
(August 25-26)

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest weekly voting intention poll for the US Presidential Election finds Joe Biden leading Donald Trump by 10%,…

August 28, 2020

Is Work from Home Here to Stay? Three-Quarters of UK Respondents Say It Should

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest polling in Great Britain has found that 60% of those who are actively employed or self-employed have worked …

August 28, 2020

Majority of UK Public Think UK Government is not Doing Enough to Tackle Climate Change

On August 7th, the UK experienced its hottest August day in 17 years. It came as the Meteorological Office warned that temperatures of up to 40 …

August 28, 2020

USA

48% of US Public Watched Michelle Obama’s DNC Speech and 75% Approve

The Democratic National Convention was held virtually from the 17th to the 20th of August, leading to the formal nomination of Joe Biden and Kamala …

August 28, 2020

USA

Half of Americans Still Think the Worst of the Pandemic is Yet to Come

As coronavirus cases in the United States surpass 5.5 million, 49% of the American public think the worst of the coronavirus pandemic is yet to …

August 26, 2020

Latest GB Voting Intention (24 August)

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest GB voting intention poll from 24 August finds the Conservative Party leading by 5%.

August 26, 2020

USA

Kamala Harris in the Swing States

Kamala Harris formally accepted the Democratic Vice Presidential nomination on Wednesday 19 July, becoming the first black woman and first Asian American to make the presidential ticket for a major party.

August 25, 2020

USA

Only a Third of US Electorate Intends to Vote In-Person on Election Day

As the number of coronavirus cases in the United States continues to rise, the question looms of how the Presidential Election scheduled for …

August 25, 2020

Plurality of UK Public is Buying Fewer Groceries In-Person than Before the Pandemic

A recent report has found that the number of UK consumers who do a weekly grocery shop online has doubled since the coronavirus lockdown.

August 25, 2020

USA

Clear Plurality of US Public Trusts the Supreme Court to Come to a Fair Decision in the Event of a Contested Election

Despite being a non-partisan institution, the Supreme Court has become increasingly politicized in the United States in recent years, particularly due to the political nature of how Justices are nominated by…

August 25, 2020

British Public Favours Johnson over Starmer on the Economy and Foreign Affairs

In our latest polling in Great Britain, Redfield & Wilton Strategies compared public opinion of Boris Johnson and Keir Starmer, the leaders of the …

August 24, 2020

Plurality of British Public Think Scotland is Likely to Leave the UK within the Next Ten Years

The UK Government is becoming increasingly concerned about the future of the Union with respect to Scotland. In an attempt to counter the pro-independence…

August 24, 2020

USA

Latest USA Voting Intention (August 20)

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest weekly voting intention poll for the US Presidential Election finds Joe Biden leading Donald Trump by 10%, …

August 22, 2020

USA

Latest USA Swing State Senate and Governor Voting Intention (16 to 19 August)

Ahead of the Presidential election in November, Redfield & Wilton Strategies conducted a series of polls in a number of key swing states.

August 21, 2020

USA

Latest US Swing States Voting Intention (16-19 August)

The latest US swing states poll by Redfield & Wilton Strategies finds that Joe Biden is ahead of Donald Trump in five out of six swing states.

August 21, 2020

Latest GB Voting Intention (19 August)

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest GB voting intention poll from yesterday finds the Conservative Party leading by 7%.

August 20, 2020

USA

Plurality of Americans Want TikTok Banned

The clock is already ticking in Donald Trump’s 90-day deadline for ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, to divest its US operations.

August 19, 2020

USA

US Public Supports Extending Weekly $600 Unemployment Benefit Until End of Year, but Considers the President’s $400 Weekly Top-Up Sufficient

The CARES Act, signed into law by President Trump on March 27, provided a $600 weekly top-up from the federal government to the unemployment …

August 19, 2020

Two-Thirds Felt Safe When Visiting Health Service in Recent Months

During the coronavirus pandemic, experts warned of the indirect effects of a population fearful of going to the doctor for other conditions, as well as highlighting the potential impacts of redistributing medical…

August 19, 2020

Half of UK Public Believe Teacher Predictions Are Generally Accurate

After almost 40% of A-Level results in England were downgraded by Ofqual compared to the predicted grades issued by teachers, Ministers in England, …

August 18, 2020

Majority of British Public Confident in Efficacy of Local Lockdowns, Yet Plurality Believe Worst is Yet to Come Overall

On Thursday the 30th of July, the UK Government announced the re-imposition of partial lockdown in large areas of northern England. Up to four million people in Greater Manchester…

August 18, 2020

Majority of Britons Agree French Authorities Not Playing Their Part in Stopping Migrant Crossings

Earlier last week, on August 11th, British and French officials met to discuss a new plan to put an end to migrants’ attempts to cross the English Channel…

August 18, 2020

Majority Would Support Closing of Pubs and Restart of the Furlough Scheme to Reopen Schools

Schools in the UK closed to the majority of students on March 20, cutting short in-person teaching by four months this academic year.

August 18, 2020

Two-Thirds of UK Public Supports Reimposing Quarantine on Those Arriving from France

France is to be the next country to have quarantine rules reintroduced by the UK Government, as the country suffers from a dramatic increase in coronavirus cases. The French ministry of health…

August 18, 2020

USA

Two-Thirds of Those Voting by Mail Intend to Vote for Biden

A poll conducted by Redfield & Wilton Strategies last week found that similar numbers of US voters plan on voting in person on Election Day …

August 17, 2020

USA

Latest USA Voting Intention
(August 12)

Conducted the day after Kamala Harris was selected as Vice Presidential candidate for the Democratic Party, Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest …

August 17, 2020

USA

Plurality of US Public Thinks Russian Interference was the Main Reason Donald Trump Won in 2016

Research conducted by Redfield & Wilton Strategies in August indicates that a plurality (41%) of the US public think that Russian interference in the …

August 17, 2020

38% Have Taken Advantage of Eat Out to Help Out Scheme So Far

The Eat Out to Help Out scheme championed by Chancellor Rishi Sunak came into effect on Monday the 3rd of August, providing financial aid to cash-strapped restaurant industry and enabling the public..

August 15, 2020

USA

Latest California Presidential Voting Intention
(9 August)

California has voted for the Democratic candidate in every Presidential Election since 2000.

August 14, 2020

Latest GB Voting Intention
(12 August)

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest GB voting intention poll from yesterday finds the Conservative Party leading by 7%.

August 14, 2020

USA

California Proposition 22 Voting Intention
(9 August)

On November 3, Californian voters will cast their ballot on several propositions. Among them is Proposition 22, which would exempt …

August 14, 2020

USA

Californians Pessimistic About Coronavirus Situation

California’s coronavirus count surpassed 570,000 cases and 10,000 deaths last week, putting the state in third place for coronavirus deaths in the US.

August 14, 2020

USA

Californians Optimistic Despite 10 million Unemployment Claims

In recent days, President Trump has signed a series of executive orders relating to the coronavirus pandemic. Trump’s orders authorise an extra…

August 14, 2020

USA

Californian Public Views Tech Companies Favourably

The ongoing lawsuit against Uber and Lyft over the classification of drivers in the California exemplifies how tech companies are a key issue in …

August 14, 2020

USA

Though Taxes Are Deemed Too High, California Public Approve of Governor Gavin Newsom’s Job Performance

In the 2018 Gubernatorial Election in California, Democrat Gavin Newsom was elected with 61.9% of the vote.

August 14, 2020

USA

About 6% of Californians ‘Reasonably Likely’ or ‘Nearly Certain’ to Move Away Permanently This Year

In 2019, for the first time since 2010, it was estimated that domestic out-migration from California was greater than migration into the state, …

August 14, 2020

USA

In California, Work From Home Appears Here to Stay

As California’s coronavirus infections and hospitalizations continued to soar last month, Governor Gavin Newsom ramped up the state’s response to …

August 14, 2020

Despite Re-Opening, a Significant Proportion of London Public Still Feels Unsafe

The UK government’s lockdown restrictions have been easing throughout the summer months with pubs, restaurants, museums, swimming pools, …

August 13, 2020

Two-Thirds of Londoners Intending to Work From Home in Future

The ‘Work From Home’ message has been hugely successful and has been adhered to by the majority of the national public who are in work. While the UK Government is trying reinvigorate the economy…

August 13, 2020

As Crime Surges, Nearly Half of Londoners Think UK Criminal Justice System is Not Tough Enough

Recently released figures from the Metropolitan Police reveal that the number of criminal offences in London has risen by 5.53% in the past year.

August 13, 2020

Increasing Number of Londoners Feels Safe “Eating Out to Help Out”

The restaurant industry has been one of the sectors hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic. Although the Government’s furlough scheme provided some much-needed aid in the form of covering restaurants…

August 13, 2020

Majority of Londoners Agree Most Streets in Central London Should be Pedestrian-Only

King’s College London scientists have reported that levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) more than halved in some parts of central London during the coronavirus lockdown. Overall, reduced air pollution in London…

August 12, 2020

Roughly Half of Young Londoners Bike Regularly

As a result of social distancing rules in place since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, many cities have expanded cycling programs to support travel by bike. In the UK, Prime Minister Boris Johnson…

August 12, 2020

London Split on Whether to Scrap the Role of Mayor

Tensions between the Conservative Government in Westminster and the Labour Mayor of London in City Hall have led to disputes over the balance …

August 12, 2020

Plurality of Londoners Support Plans to Expand Heathrow Runways

Research conducted by us at Redfield & Wilton Strategies in August found that a plurality of Londoners (39%) support plans to build a third runway at Heathrow, despite a recent landmark ruling by the court of appeal.

August 11, 2020

Nearly a Fifth of London’s Residents Are Currently Away from London

According to a poll conducted by Redfield & Wilton Strategies, nearly a fifth of Londoners (18%) report currently being away from London, due to the coronavirus pandemic or for another reason.

August 11, 2020

Third of Londoners Considering Moving Away from London Permanently

A poll conducted from the 5th to 7th of August in London by Redfield & Wilton Strategies has revealed that 33% of Londoners are considering moving away from London permanently.

August 11, 2020

Latest London General Election Voting Intention
(5 to 7 August)

Redfield & Wilton Strategies latest voting intention poll was conducted among the London public.In our most recent GB-wide polling, the …

August 11, 2020

Latest London Mayoral Voting Intention
(5 to 7 August)

Prior to the coronavirus pandemic, voters in London were due to go to the ballot box in May 2020 to elect the London Mayor and London Assembly …

August 11, 2020

USA

Self-Reported Mask Usage High in Supermarkets, Lower on Public Transport

The United States has passed the grim milestone of 150,000 coronavirus deaths, and up until now, decisions on how to handle the pandemic have been made on a local level by frantic state governors.

August 7, 2020

USA

Swing State Voters Increasingly Concerned About Coronavirus

After surpassing the threshold of four million confirmed cases, the USA is continuing to experience a rapid rise in new coronavirus cases.

August 7, 2020

USA

Views on China in Six Swing States

US-Chinese relations have become increasingly tense in recent weeks as President Donald Trump stripped Hong Kong of its special status in light of China’s new security law.

August 6, 2020

France

Online Shopping Trends in Europe

Our research conducted last month indicated that e-commerce had penetrated the post-coronavirus European market and had even made a …

August 6, 2020

Majority Supports Police Enforcement of New Mask Rules

Since the 24th of July, face coverings have been mandatory in a number of enclosed public spaces, including supermarkets, shopping centres, transport hubs, banks, and post offices.

August 6, 2020

USA

Many Swing State Voters Trust Trump on the Economy

As coronavirus’ uncontrolled spread in the USA begins to have a serious impact on its economic fortune compared to other developed nations, we at …

August 6, 2020

USA

Plurality in US Swing States Do Not Want Schools to Reopen

According to Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest 2020 poll in six key swing states, we found that the plurality (36-39%) of respondents in the six …

August 5, 2020

Italy

Half of Italian Voters Have a Positive View of Conte While Fears of an Economic Crisis Rise

Research conducted by Redfield & Wilton Strategies last month indicated that Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte and opposition leader Matteo Salvini were suffering from a decline in approval ratings…

August 4, 2020

France

Plurality of European Respondents Have Met Someone New Online During Pandemic

Research conducted by us at Redfield & Wilton Strategies in Germany, France, Italy and Spain indicates that having a new interaction with someone online has increasingly become part of the “new normal.”

August 4, 2020

France

French Public have Limited Opinion on the New Government as Macron Prepares his 2022 Bid

On July 6th, the new French Government was revealed following the departure of former Prime Minister Edouard Philippe. The cabinet reshuffle came amid the coronavirus crisis…

August 4, 2020

Majority of UK Public Thinks it is Right for the Government to Tell People that They Should Lose Weight

The UK has one of the most obese populations in the developed world: 27.8% of UK adults are obese, while 63.7% are classed as overweight or obese. Amid growing evidence of a link between obesity…

August 3, 2020

Majority of Football Fans Agree with Government’s Patience on Allowing Football Fans Back into Stadiums from October Onwards

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, English football fans have been unable to attend major matches since March 11th, when Liverpool were defeated by Atletico Madrid at Anfield in…

August 3, 2020

France

Merkel’s Popularity Stands Out In Europe

The coronavirus pandemic has tested all domestic and international leaders and brought to light many of their strengths and weaknesses.

August 3, 2020

USA

Before Trump’s Suggestion, Plurality of Americans Were Against Delaying Election in April

President Donald Trump suggested in a recent tweet that the US Presidential Election be delayed due to the risks of fraud posed by mail-in voting. Democrats and Republicans alike have condemned…

August 3, 2020

USA

Biden’s Pitch Seen as a Return to Life Before Trump

Redfield & Wilton Strategies have conducted a series of polls in the six ‘swing states’ likely to determine the 2020 US Presidential Election.

August 2, 2020

UK Public Generally Pessimistic About Post-Coronavirus Britain

Throughout the coronavirus crisis, Redfield & Wilton Strategies have been monitoring the levels of optimism and pessimism in the UK. In our latest set of polling…

August 2, 2020

France

Italy Slow to Return to “Normal Life”

The latest polling conducted by Redfield & Wilton Strategies indicates that Italian respondents feel somewhat less safe in July than they did a …

August 1, 2020

Vast Majority of British Public Agree with Government’s Decision to Ask Arrivals from Spain to Self-Quarantine

The Government announced in late July that travellers returning to the UK from Spain will have to quarantine for 14 days, suspending the ‘air bridge’…

July 31, 2020

Germany

Support is Steady for Merkel Throughout the Coronavirus Crisis

According to the latest poll conducted by Redfield & Wilton Strategies on the 17th and 18th of July, 66% of respondents in Germany approve of Chancellor Merkel’s handling of the coronavirus crisis.

July 31, 2020

France

Geographical Disparities Over Perceptions of China in Europe:

Research conducted by Redfield and Wilton in July indicates that European countries are strikingly divided on their perceptions of China.

July 31, 2020

Germany

Italian and Spanish Public Frustrated by Germany’s Grip over the EU

Germany’s political strength within the EU was solidified with the election of Ursula von der Leyen as President of the European Commission.

July 31, 2020

Latest GB Voting Intention (29 July)

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest GB voting intention poll from yesterday finds the Conservative Party leading by 5%. Compared to our previous

July 31, 2020

France

Across Europe, Public Believes a Biden Victory Would Be Better for the Interests of Their Country

The latest polling conducted by Redfield & Wilton Strategies indicates that Europeans are strongly divided on their opinions about the future …

July 31, 2020

Spain

Over Half of Spaniards Fear that the Worst of the Coronavirus Pandemic is Yet to Come

Research conducted by us Redfield & Wilton Strategies in the months of June and July points to a rising pessimism regarding the coronavirus situation in Spain…

July 30, 2020

USA

Latest USA Swing State Voting Intention
(19 to 24 July)

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest polls across six US swing states find Joe Biden ahead of Donald Trump in all six states, with leads ranging from 1% …

July 30, 2020

USA

Latest USA Swing State Senate and Governor Voting Intention
(19 to 24 July)

In addition to our Presidential Election Voting Intention results, our latest polls conducted across Arizona, Michigan, and North Carolina last week …

July 30, 2020

France

Majority of Italian, Spanish and French Public Believe Borders Between European Countries Should be Closed

Across Europe, Governments have started to re-open their borders after months of closure during the coronavirus pandemic. However, a majority …

July 30, 2020

Hong Kong

Majority of British Public Agrees with Government’s Stance Towards China

Since Beijing imposed a new security law in Hong Kong towards the end of June, Sino-British tensions have been escalating. On June 20th, the UK government announced that it will suspend its extradition treaty…

July 29, 2020

France

A Quarter of Respondents in France, Germany, Italy, and Spain Think the Severity of the Coronavirus Situation Has Been Exaggerated

As confirmed coronavirus cases surpass 16 million worldwide this week, 2.8 million of which are in Europe, the majority of the public acknowledge the …

July 29, 2020

Spain

Spanish Respondents Deeply Divided About Franco’s Legacy

We at Redfield & Wilton Strategies recently conducted a poll in Spain to find out how the public feels about some of the most contentious issues in …

July 29, 2020

British Public Divided on Strength of Housing Market

In March, the UK government urged residents the public not to moveto delay moving houses during the pandemic in an attempt to limit the spread of coronavirus across the UK, effectively freezing the housing market.

July 28, 2020

Hong Kong

Despite Supporting US Sanctions on China, HK Public Divided on Relations with US

Hong Kong has long enjoyed freedoms not seen elsewhere in China. Recently, however, the Chinese Government introduced a new National Security Law to consolidate its control over Hong Kong.

July 27, 2020

Hong Kong

Majority of Hong Kong Public Disapproves of the Government, and Plurality Approves of Protesters

Hong Kong’s government has come under increasing pressure on account of its handling of the coronavirus pandemic and complicity in supporting both …

July 27, 2020

France

French Respondents Express Concerns Over the Future of the Coronavirus Pandemic

Research conducted by us at Redfield & Wilton Strategies in July indicates that a large majority (56%) of French respondents feel that the worst of the coronavirus pandemic is yet to come in France.

July 27, 2020

Hong Kong

Hong Kong Residents Not Cowed by New National Security Law

As the British Government unveils the conditions under which almost three million Hong Kong residents might be able to attain British National

July 27, 2020

Clear Majority of British Workers Believe Working From Home Increased Their Productivity

As the number of coronavirus cases continues to remain relatively stable, the UK Government is increasingly focused on the country’s economic recovery post-lockdown.

July 27, 2020

Hong Kong

Majority in Hong Kong and Taiwan Think Chinese Government Covered Up Severity of Coronavirus

The initial outbreak of coronavirus in Wuhan has exacerbated pre-pandemic concerns about Chinese control in Hong Kong and Taiwan.

July 27, 2020

Hong Kong

As A Third Wave of Cases Gains Pace, Anger At Hong Kong Government’s Handling of Pandemic

On Sunday the 19th of July, Hong Kong passed the mark of 100 new infections in a day and is now in the midst of its third and most serious …

July 27, 2020

Hong Kong

Hong Kong Public Highly Alarmed About Coronavirus, Taiwanese Public Calmer But Still Cautious

Taiwan and Hong Kong were once named in the same breath as examples of successfully controlling the spread of coronavirus, but their paths have now begun to fork.

July 27, 2020

Hong Kong

Hong Kong Public Increasingly Considering Migrating to the UK

Amid a continued crackdown by Beijing on Hong Kong’s democratic freedoms, Redfield & Wilton Strategies has continued to monitor how Hong Kong residents feel about leaving to live elsewhere.

July 27, 2020

Taiwan

Taiwanese Empathise with Hong Kong But Reticent on Providing Support

President Tsai Ing-wen was re-elected as President of Taiwan on January 11, 2020, with a record-breaking 57% of the vote. After her party’s defeat at the …

July 27, 2020

Taiwan

Plurality of Taiwanese Public Agree with US Restrictions on TSMC Against Huawei

Last year, the White House issued an executive order banning US businesses from working with companies that are deemed a national …

July 27, 2020

Majority of British Public Will Get Vaccinated against Coronavirus Despite Some Concerns

We at Redfield & Wilton Strategies conducted a poll on the 22nd of July to find out more about the British public’s views on vaccination against coronavirus.

July 26, 2020

Political Party Favourability Varies Significantly by Issue and Age

The Conservative Party’s approval rating for overall performance since the 2019 General Election stands at just +1%, within the margin of error, and the Labour Party’s approval rating stands at -3%…

July 26, 2020

Taiwan

Roughly Half of Taiwanese Ambivalent About Chiang Kai-shek’s Legacy, Third View Him Positively

As the legacy of historical figures around the world are brought into question, we at Redfield & Wilton Strategies, having previously considered

July 25, 2020

Taiwan

Plurality Approve of Introduction of Same-Sex Marriage in Taiwan

In May 2017, Taiwan’s constitutional court ruled that existing laws stipulating that a marriage must be between a man and a woman were

July 24, 2020

Taiwan

Widespread Support in Taiwan for President Tsai and Her Government

Six months on from the 2020 Taiwanese Presidential Election where DPP candidate Tsai Ing-wen won 57% of the vote and KMT candidate Han Kuo-yu won 38%, …

July 24, 2020

Taiwan

Nearly Half of Taiwanese Public Distrust World Health Organisation

Taiwan has been a beacon of hope amid the global coronavirus pandemic.

July 24, 2020

Taiwan

Nearly a Third of Taiwanese Would Support Name Change to “Republic of Taiwan”

Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen was re-elected in a landslide in January on a platform of protecting national sovereignty and democracy. Her Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)

July 24, 2020

Taiwan

Strong Taiwanese Identity Suggests Military Invasion of Taiwan Would Be a Challenge

During his annual Work Report in May, the Chinese Premier Li Keqiang removed the word ‘peaceful’ from descriptions of reunification with …

July 24, 2020

Latest GB Voting Intention (22 July)

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest GB voting intention poll from yesterday finds the Conservative Party leading by 8%.

July 24, 2020

Nearly A Third of Londoners Consider Moving Away Given Freedom of Remote work

As a result of the national lockdown enforced during the coronavirus pandemic, a large proportion of the UK public have begun working from home for the first time.

July 21, 2020

A Detailed Timeline of Public Opinion on the UK’s Mask Policy

Since the start of the coronavirus crisis, Redfield & Wilton Strategies has conducted regular polling examining public attitudes towards face mask usage and Government mask policies in the UK.

July 21, 2020

USA

Estimation of Allies and Threats in the Six Swing States

Research conducted by us at Redfield & Wilton Strategies earlier in July in the United States indicated that a clear plurality (35%) of the US public …

July 21, 2020

Majority Supports the BBC Becoming a Private Subscription-Based Service

A majority of the UK public would support the BBC abolishing the license fee and replacing it with a private subscription-based model, according to the latest pol…

July 20, 2020

70% Would Support Premier League Footballer Coming Out as Gay, Just 3% Would Oppose

No current Premier League football player has publicly come out as gay, despite estimates that there are gay or bisexual players in every football team

July 20, 2020

USA

Clear Plurality of US Public Believe UK is the Most Important Ally of the United States

The website of the United States embassy in the United Kingdom states that “the United States has no closer ally than the United Kingdom.”

July 20, 2020

Plurality Still Feels Unsafe Eating Out, but Will Take Advantage of “Eat Out to Help Out” Scheme

Research conducted by Redfield & Wilton Strategies on 15th July has found that a strong plurality of UK respondents (49%) do not feel safe eating at a restaurant or drinking at a bar outdoors.

July 20, 2020

Public Supports Decision to Ban Huawei from the UK’s 5G Network

Polling conducted by Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ has found that public sentiment in the UK has hardened against China over the course of the past month.

July 20, 2020

The UK Public’s Estimation of Allies and Threats

As rising tensions between China and the West raise questions about the future of Britain’s foreign policy, a recent poll by Redfield & Wilton Strategies finds that the British public…

July 20, 2020

USA

Strong Majority of Americans Consider China to Be a Threat

In the past two weeks China has featured prominently in the headlines in the US. FBI Director Christopher Wray declared that ‘acts of espionage and …

July 19, 2020

Public Thinks Power is Too Centralised in Westminster, But Split on Idea of Federalism

This past week, there have been a number of debates that have drawn critical attention to the centralisation of power in London, as opposed to the regions.

July 19, 2020

Public Backs £1000 Employer Retention Bill, Yet Opinion Split on Whether It Will Be Effective

Last week, Chancellor Rishi Sunak outlined plans for firms to be offered a £1,000 “job retention bonus” for every furloughed employee kept on until…

July 18, 2020

A Majority of Britons Support Reinstating the Death Penalty for Terrorism Convicts:

Capital punishment in the United Kingdom was abolished in 1998 but in the wake of numerous terrorist attacks – the latest of which occurred on June 20th in Reading – public calls for its reinstation have resurfaced.

July 17, 2020

USA

Michelle Obama Would be Likely Biden Voters’ Top Choice to Replace Biden as Candidate, If Biden Stood Down

Even though the presidential election is less than four months away, a poll conducted by Redfield & Wilton Strategies on the 9th of July found that that virtually half (49%) of likely Biden voters would support Biden

July 17, 2020

British Public More Cautious Than Government

As the United Kingdom approached the easing of lockdown restrictions on the 4th of July, we at Redfield & Wilton Strategies asked the public who would be to blame if there were to be a second wave of coronavirus.

July 17, 2020

Public Happy with Level of Government Spending but Unsure on How to Offset it

Last week, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) forecast that the United Kingdom’s deficit will surge beyond £300bn, therefore exceeding the size of …

July 17, 2020

Latest GB Voting Intention (15 July)

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest GB voting intention poll from yesterday finds the Conservative Party leading by 7%.

July 16, 2020

USA

Americans Split on University Fall Re-opening Plans

When the coronavirus struck the U.S. in March, residential colleges and universities across the country told the majority of students to leave

July 15, 2020

USA

Plurality of Americans Share Trump’s Concerns About ‘Cancel Culture’

A debate surrounding ‘Cancel Culture,’ a term used to describe the practice whereby people are fired or forced to resign from their jobs and other …

July 15, 2020

USA

Younger Americans Desire End to Death Penalty

In recent years, there has been an increasing movement to abolish the death penalty in the United States. The U.S. is the only major country in the ≥

July 15, 2020

USA

Majority of Americans Report Wearing a Mask in Public

Research conducted by us at Redfield & Wilton Strategies in July shows that over half of American voters (52%) say they always wear a mask when leaving their home.

July 14, 2020

USA

Given Coronavirus Situation, Trump Voters Nearly Twice As Likely to Be Comfortable Voting in Person

As part of our polling into US attitudes on the coronavirus crisis, we asked respondents for their views on voting in person for November’s election.

July 14, 2020

USA

Majority Think Kanye West Not Serious About Presidential Run, But 2% Would Vote for Him

American rapper and fashion designer Kanye West took to Twitter on American Independence Day to announce that he will be running for President of the

July 14, 2020

USA

Americans Increasingly Pessimistic About Coronavirus Situation

As the United States surpasses 3 million confirmed cases of coronavirus, the American public is becoming increasingly pessimistic about the public …

July 14, 2020

Clear Shift from Optimism to Pessimism Over UK Coronavirus Timeline

Over the course of the last month, there was been a notable shift from optimism to pessimism in the UK as pertains to the timeline of the coronavirus pandemic.

July 14, 2020

USA

US Public Views Saudi Arabia as More of a Threat, Approves of Qasem Soleimani’s Killing

Despite the long-standing military and economic partnership between the US and the Gulf monarchy, research conducted by us at Redfield &

July 13, 2020

USA

Latest USA Voting Intention (July 9)

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest national voting intention poll of 2,000 registered voters in the United States conducted on July 9 finds Joseph …

July 13, 2020

Public Split on Whether Schools Failing to Open in September Would Be ‘Acceptable’

Research conducted by Redfield & Wilton Strategies earlier this month had shown that the UK public agrees with the government’s timeline to reopen schools in September.

July 11, 2020

7% Said They Would Go to the Pub Last Weekend—But Now 15% Actually Said They Went

This past weekend, pubs and restaurants across England reopened for the first time in months—and more people than initially expected decided to visit the pub.

July 11, 2020

Support for Welcoming Hong Kong BNOs to the UK Remains Consistently High

Several polls conducted by Redfield & Wilton Strategies indicate the public broadly support the UK Government’s recent decision to offer up to three …

July 11, 2020

Clear Majority of UK Public Agree with Boris Johnson’s View on ‘Taking the Knee’

Appearing on the radio station Leading Britain’s Conversation on Friday 3rd July, Boris Johnson was asked by presenter Nick Ferrari if he would ‘take the knee’ in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement.

July 11, 2020

Public Unfamiliar with How Social Care is Run; Could Support NHS-Style System

The coronavirus pandemic has brought the social care sector into the spotlight, with some questioning whether poor management or …

July 10, 2020

Fifth of Public Say They’re More Likely to Travel Abroad Given New Air-Bridges

The Government recently announced that passengers entering England from dozens of countries will no longer have to quarantine as a result of …

July 10, 2020

Public Would Overwhelmingly Support Free Parking for Hospital Workers

This week, Government Health Minister Edward Argar told reporters that the Government is drawing up plans to reinstate parking fees for staff and visitors of hospitals.

July 10, 2020

Latest GB Voting Intention (8 July)

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest UK voting intention poll from yesterday finds the Conservative Party leading by 5%.

July 9, 2020

Furlough Scheme Seen as “Worth the Expense” Even if it Results in Future Tax Rises

As the Government phases in a more flexible version of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, the UK public believes that the scheme started by

July 8, 2020

Public Would Support a Change to Proportional Representation

No party has received an outright majority of the popular vote in any general election in the United Kingdom since 1931, yet in 19 of the 22

July 8, 2020

France

Coronavirus and Environmentalism in Europe

The coronavirus pandemic has remarkable similarities to the issue of climate change. Both issues purport to be ‘existential threats’ to the world.

July 8, 2020

France

French Voters Continue to Disapprove of Macron’s Handling of Coronavirus Crisis

Across Europe, leaders such as Giuseppe Conte or Angela Merkel have enjoyed higher than normal approval ratings in the midst of the coronavirus crisis.

July 7, 2020

France

French Public Has Positive View of Police Despite Gilet Jaunes Clashes and Adama Traoré’s case

Earlier this month, in mid-June, thousands gathered in French cities to protest against racism and police violence in the wake of George Floyd’s murder.

July 7, 2020

France

Fewer Planning to Travel in Europe, Despite More Thinking It Is Safe

A series of polls conducted in late June by Redfield & Wilton Strategies indicate that the public in France, Germany, and Italy remains anxious …

July 7, 2020

France

In Europe, Self-Reported Mask Usage is Driven by Regulation

In the latest polls conducted by Redfield & Wilton Strategies, public opinion on current regulation on mask usage has been similar across France, Spain,

July 7, 2020

France

A New Normal for Europe?

As Europe emerges from lockdown, and shops and restaurants gradually reopen in the hope that their customers will return promptly, Redfield & Wilton Strategies conducted polls in France, Germany, Italy, and Spain

July 7, 2020

Italy

After Coronavirus Crisis, Italians View European Union Critically

The coronavirus crisis may have weakened many of the arguments in favour of the European Union, as shown by a poll conducted by Redfield & Wilton Strategies earlier this month.

July 7, 2020

UK Public Unfamiliar with Universal Basic Income, but Cautiously Supportive

In March, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak introduced a set of sweeping government interventions to cover the wages of furloughed employees and self-employed workers.

July 6, 2020

Spain

High Levels of Support for EU and Eurozone across the Spanish Political Spectrum

Support the EU and the eurozone remains very high among Spaniards, with 60% of Spanish respondents to our poll in late June saying EU …

July 6, 2020

Spain

Just One Third Approve of Spain’s Government, But Fewer Approve of its Opposition

As part of its strategic research on European politics, Redfield & Wilton Strategies conducted a comprehensive poll in Spain last week covering a

July 6, 2020

Spain

Spanish Public More Wary of Coronavirus Fallout than European Neighbours

Despite the importance of tourism to Spain’s economy, Spanish respondents were more likely than French, German, and Italian respondents to think it unsafe for tourists from northern Europe to travel to southern Europe this July.

July 5, 2020

Broad Support Remains for Welcoming Hong Kong BNOs as Policy’s Details Emerge

According to a poll conducted in late June by Redfield & Wilton Strategies, the UK public remains in favour of the Government’s decision to allow …

July 5, 2020

Substantial Section of Public Looking Forward to Engaging in Normal Activities in July

Our research this week highlighted that the majority of the UK public believe the lockdown is being eased too quickly.

July 5, 2020

France

With Many Undecided, Plurality in France Approve of Dr. Raoult

According to a poll conducted in France by Redfield & Wilton Strategies in late June, controversial French doctor Didier Raoult, the director of the

July 5, 2020

UK Public Agrees with Government’s Timeline to Reopen Schools in September

The Department of Education announced earlier last week its plans to reopen schools in September. Across England, it will become mandatory for

July 5, 2020

Majority Now Thinks Lockdown is Being Eased Too Fast

Across several weeks, Redfield & Wilton Strategies have been monitoring public opinion on the easing of lockdown measures.

July 4, 2020

Half of Public Still Unaware of Robert Jenrick Matter

In January, Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick approved a development plan for 1,500 homes to be built in East London by Westferry Printworks Development.

July 4, 2020

France

Resigning French PM Had Higher Approval Rating Than Emmanuel Macron

On July 3rd, Prime Minister Edouard Philippe announced his resignation and that of his government, which President Macron has accepted.

July 4, 2020

Italy

Sino-Italian Relations Amid the Coronavirus Crisis

Relations between the Chinese and Italian governments have warmed in recent years, as evidenced by the Italian Government’s decision to join China’s enormous infrastructure project, …

July 3, 2020

Latest UK Voting Intention (1 July)

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest UK voting intention poll from yesterday finds the Conservative Party leading by 4%. Compared to our previous voting intention poll on the 25th of June, this represents a slight 2% decrease in the lead held by the Conservative Party.

July 2, 2020

Assessing the UK Government’s Coronavirus Response

On Monday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a significant relaxation of the lockdown measures that have been imposed on the country for the past three months.

June 30, 2020

USA

Swing States Split on Predictions Over 2020 Presidential Winner

As part of its research into the 2020 Presidential Election, Redfield & Wilton Strategies is conducting monthly polls of registered voters in six key states:

June 30, 2020

British Public More Likely to Prefer Biden as US President

2016 saw significant political change on both sides of the Atlantic; Donald Trump became President of the United States, and the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union.

June 30, 2020

USA

Swing Voters Divided on Coronavirus Response

As summer stretches on, the coronavirus crisis has become a staple of American life. Yet the pandemic has not affected every part of the United States equally.

June 30, 2020

Germany

Plurality of German Public Ambivalent About More Economic Support for Other Member States

The latest poll conducted by Redfield & Wilton Strategies found the plurality of German respondents support the European Union giving …

June 30, 2020

Germany

Views of Police Decoupled From Views on Racism in Germany

Amidst protests in Berlin and other cities following the death of George Floyd in the United States, our latest poll in Germany has found that 59% of …

June 29, 2020

USA

In Five Swing States, Trump’s Presidency Has Exceeded The Expectations of His 2016 Voters

As part of its research into the 2020 Presidential Election, Redfield & Wilton Strategies is conducting monthly polls of registered voters in six key states: Arizona, Florida, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.

June 28, 2020

Germany

German Public Wishes for Reduced Trade Links with China

Four months into the novel coronavirus’ spread in Europe, public opinion in Germany is firm that China is culpable. In the latest poll conducted by

June 28, 2020

Large Majority of Public Think Extent of Impact of Coronavirus in Care Homes Could Have Been Avoided

The Office of National Statistics report that 27,300 excess deaths, or a rise of 93% on a typical year, have occurred in English and Welsh care

June 27, 2020

USA

Defund the Police: A Swing State Verdict.

As part of its research into the 2020 Presidential Election, Redfield & Wilton Strategies conducted polls of registered voters in six key states: Arizona, Florida, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin.

June 27, 2020

Majority of Public Unaware of Jenrick Controversy, but May Quickly Move Against Him

It has recently emerged that the Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick overruled a decision by Tower Hamlets Council and the …

June 26, 2020

Latest UK Voting Intention (25 June)

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest UK voting intention poll from yesterday finds the Conservative Party leading by 6%.

June 26, 2020

USA

Trump Is Best Positioned on China, but Is It Enough?

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest US Presidential Election swing states polls shows Biden leading in the key swing states of Arizona, Florida, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin by margins ranging from 4% to 11%.

June 25, 2020

USA

Latest USA Swing State Voting Intention (14 to 19 June)

A month ago, Redfield & Wilton Strategies began conducting polls of registered voters in six key swing states for the 2020 Presidential Election: Arizona, North Carolina, Florida, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin.

June 25, 2020

Significant Majority of Public Favours Placing Toppled Colston Statue in Museum and Prefers Keeping Most Statues Where They Are

Two weeks ago, we at Redfield & Wilton Strategies conducted a poll which found that a majority of the UK public agree that statues of historical …

June 23, 2020

30% of British Public Planning on Going on Holiday This Year

From Saturday the 4th of July onwards, the UK Government will allow hotels, bed and breakfasts, self-catering properties, campsites, and other tourist accommodation, to re-open.

June 23, 2020

Majority of UK Public Believes UK Spends Too Much on Overseas Aid

On Tuesday last week, Prime Minister Boris Johnson unveiled that the Department for International Development (DfID) would be merged back into the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), creating a new ‘super department’ called the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

June 23, 2020

Public Neither Proud nor Ashamed of Legacy of British Empire

Black Lives Matter protests have continued in the UK for the fourth consecutive week, sparked by the death of George Floyd while in police custody in Minneapolis on 25th May.

June 23, 2020

Majority of Public is Spending Less, But Not Primarily Due to Financial Concerns

On March 23rd, a poll conducted by Redfield & Wilton Strategies found that members of the public were deeply pessimistic about the economic future of the country;

June 23, 2020

Up to Two-Thirds of Parents Could to Send Their Children Back to School This Summer

On the 1st of June, schools were permitted by the Government to partially re-open.

June 22, 2020

Majority Supports Mandatory Mask Wearing

Anyone who uses public transport to travel to work or newly reopened shops this week will be required to wear a face mask.

June 22, 2020

Public Thinks Government Has Mishandled Coronavirus Pandemic, But Nobody Else Would Have Done Better

As shops and schools begin to reopen this week, signalling the start of an emergence from lockdown, the Government’s handling of the coronavirus crisis continues to be called into question.

June 21, 2020

Majority of UK Public Say They Will Take a Vaccine Against Coronavirus, If Found Within Next Year

As the coronavirus pandemic stretches on, the public is increasingly impatient for a solution to the crisis. Despite “flattening the curve” and other measures, …

June 19, 2020

Latest UK Voting Intention (18 June)

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest UK voting intention poll from yesterday finds the Conservative Party leading by 5%. Compared to our previous voting intention poll on the 11th of June,

June 19, 2020

USA

US Public Sharply Divided Over Current State of the Coronavirus Crisis

With the recent death of George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer and the protests that have followed across the United States, media …

June 16, 2020

Despite Widespread Disuse, Majority Supports Wearing Masks in Enclosed Spaces

Since the introduction of social distancing measures in the United Kingdom in March, there has been significant debate over the use of masks or face coverings.

June 15, 2020

Majority of Brits support removal of Statues of Slave Traders through Legal Means

On Sunday 7th June, a group of Black Lives Matter protesters in Bristol tore down a statue of notable slave trader Edward Colston and proceeded to throw the statue in the harbour.

June 15, 2020

Majority of Public Believes Protests during Pandemic are not ‘Defensible’

In recent days, thousands of people have gathered in towns and cities across the United Kingdom to protest.

June 15, 2020

Hong Kong

Hong Kong Willing to Put Up a Fight to Defend its Freedoms

Ever since the handover of Hong Kong to China in 1997, there have been concerns that the freedoms of the people of Hong Kong could gradually be eroded by the Chinese Government.

June 14, 2020

USA

US Public Wants China to be Held Responsible for the Coronavirus Pandemic, but is Confused about Biden’s Stance

The latest national poll conducted by Redfield & Wilton Strategies finds that there is significant demand among the …

June 14, 2020

Hong Kong

Hong Kong Public Pessimistic About Economic Outlook

The combination of large-scale protests since last year and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic have dealt a blow to Hong Kong’s …

June 13, 2020

USA

Americans Prefer State Handling of Coronavirus

As the 2020 US presidential election cycle ramps up, a significant amount of attention is drawn towards the Federal Government and its handling of key issues over the past four years.

June 13, 2020

Latest UK Voting Intention (11 June)

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest UK voting intention poll finds the Conservative Party leading by 2%.

June 13, 2020

Hong Kong

Hong Kong Public Approves of Its Own Coronavirus Response, not its Government’s

Hong Kong has 7 million inhabitants, a border with China, and is home to an important transport hub.

June 12, 2020

US and UK Public Opinion Aligned in Support of Hong Kong

A poll conducted earlier this week by Redfield & Wilton Strategies found that the American public supports welcoming Hong Kong residents to …

June 12, 2020

Hong Kong

Up to 15% of Hong Kong Residents Would Consider Migrating to the UK

Hong Kong residents have engaged in widespread protests for the past year in opposition to increased Chinese Government control.

June 12, 2020

USA

Americans Overwhelmingly Condemn George Floyd’s Death as Murder, but Are Mixed on How to Proceed

The recent death of George Floyd, a black man, at the hands of Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin has shaken the nation and, indeed, the world.

June 11, 2020

USA

Latest USA Voting Intention (8 and 9 June)

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest national voting intention poll of 1,500 registered voters in the United States conducted on June 8 and 9 finds Joseph Biden leading by 13%.

June 11, 2020

Widespread Support for Welcoming Hong Kong BNOs Even As Immigration Attitudes Remain Hardened

This week, the UK Government announced a series of measures to support British National Overseas (BNO) passport-holders in Hong …

June 7, 2020

Majority Wants Less Reliance on China—and Is Willing to Pay for It

The coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll on the public’s view of China in the UK and Europe, in large part due to the widespread belief that the …

June 7, 2020

Public Cautiously Optimistic about Coronavirus Situation

A poll conducted last week by Redfield & Wilton Strategies found that 46% of the UK public does not trust the Government to make the right decisions to safely lead the country out of lockdown.

June 7, 2020

Italy

Giuseppe Conte’s Popularity Amid the Coronavirus Crisis in Decline

In early March, Italy was the first European country to experience the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, which prompted the Government to order Europe’s first regional and national lockdown.

June 7, 2020

Majority Supports Self-Isolation for International Arrivals, Plurality Supports “Air Bridges”

Unlike many countries in continental Europe that closed their borders early in the coronavirus pandemic and are now reopening them for the summer tourist season, …

June 5, 2020

Parliament Sets Poor Example in Discontinuing Remote Voting Says Public

Despite having successfully functioned remotely for the duration of social distancing measures, the UK Parliament voted yesterday to …

June 4, 2020

Plurality Supportive of Votes at 16 and 17 in Welsh Elections

A poll conducted this week by Redfield & Wilton Strategy has found that a plurality of the UK public …

June 4, 2020

Latest UK Voting Intention 3 June

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest voting intention poll finds the Conservative Party leading by 7%.

June 4, 2020

USA

Comparing Trump’s Coronavirus Approval Rating to Those of Swing States Governors

Polling conducted in May by Redfield & Wilton Strategies asked respondents in six crucial swing states to evaluate President Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus crisis, as well as the handling of the crisis by the governor of their state.

June 3, 2020

Italy

Conte Maintains High Approval Rating, but His Popularity is Falling

At a press conference on 9 March, Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte announced that there was “no more time” to waste as the coronavirus …

June 3, 2020

France

At Least a Fifth of European Public Consider Summer Traveling Safe

As the summer season approaches, countries across Europe are lifting restrictions and preparing to welcome tourists in a socially distanced manner.

June 2, 2020

France

The Coronavirus Crisis Has Weakened Arguments in Favour of the EU Says Public

Earlier this year, in February, French President Emmanuel Macron set out an ambitious 10-year vision for a more integrated European Union.

June 2, 2020

Germany

European Public More Interested in News from Other Countries Amid Coronavirus

The current coronavirus pandemic has provided many news outlets with record audiences, as citizens around the world turn to the media for information about their government’s latest lockdown announcements.

June 2, 2020

France

UK and European Public Views China as Culpable for Coronavirus Pandemic

A poll conducted Wednesday last week by Redfield & Wilton Strategies found that an overwhelming majority (74%) of UK respondents believe the …

June 2, 2020

Nearly Half of UK Public Feels Safe Visiting Reopened Shops in June

The UK Government recently confirmed that most non-essential shops in England are due to reopen from 15 June onwards, so long as they can comply with social distancing measures.

June 1, 2020

Broad Support in UK for 14-Day Quarantine for International Arrivals

From 8 June onwards, the great majority of international arrivals to the UK will be required to self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival.

June 1, 2020

Germany

Chancellor Angela Merkel Benefits from a Surge in Popularity Rate Amid the Coronavirus Crisis

Research conducted by Redfield and Wilton Strategies in Germany suggests that the German Government’s response to the coronavirus crisis in the past month has lived up to (and even exceeded) the high expectations of the German public.

June 1, 2020

France

French public now strongly disapproves of President Macron’s handling of the coronavirus crisis

On the 16th of March this year, French President Emmanuel Macron announced a nationwide lockdown as a response to the ongoing coronavirus crisis.

June 1, 2020

Limited Awareness of Hong Kong Situation Among UK Public

In recent days, the Chinese Government has sought to increase the control it exerts over Hong Kong by imposing a new national security …

May 31, 2020

Cummings Controversy May Have Made Parts of Public More Likely to Follow Lockdown Rules

Following the controversy surrounding Dominic Cummings driving to Durham and arguably breaking the lockdown rules he helped devise, many expected that his behaviour could drive the UK public to comply with the lockdown measures less rigorously.

May 31, 2020

Increasing Number of People Consider It Safe to Reopen Schools, but Majority Remains Unconvinced

There has been significant controversy in the UK over the Government’s plans to partially reopen schools to pupils from the 1st of June onwards.

May 30, 2020

Perception of UK’s Coronavirus Response Has Dramatically Changed

The main story in the news this past week has been the Dominic Cummings’ fiasco (as well as the response to that controversy) and …

May 30, 2020

Latest UK Voting Intention Poll 27 May

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest voting intention poll finds the Conservative Party’s lead further reduced by half to 6%.

May 27, 2020

USA

Do Swing State Voters Believe Their Lives Have Improved in Last Four Years?

In a series of polls between May 10 and 14, we at Redfield & Wilton Strategies posed a classic election question to respondents in Arizona, …

May 23, 2020

USA

The Story in Six Swing States

As part of its research into the 2020 Presidential Election, Redfield & Wilton Strategies conducted six polls of registered voters in six key states:

May 21, 2020

Should Masks Be Compulsory?

Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, there has been widespread debate and, indeed, confusion over the merits of wearing …

May 18, 2020

Latest UK Voting Intention May 15

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest voting intention poll finds the Conservative Party’s substantial lead reduced to 12%.

May 17, 2020

The Public Understands “R” but Does Not Understand End Goal

As some confusion has set in over the UK Government’s changes to the lockdown measures and newest slogan …

May 14, 2020

On “Stay Alert. Control the Virus. Save Lives.”

In his address to the nation on Sunday evening, Prime Minister Boris Johnson updated the Government’s slogan to correspond to the latest …

May 14, 2020

Public Backs Pay Rise for the NHS

The last few weeks and months have drawn considerable attention to the National Health Service. The NHS was a core part of the slogan ‘Stay

May 13, 2020

USA

Latest USA Voting Intention (8 and 9 May)

Conducted on May 8th and 9th, Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest national voting intention poll of 1,500 …

May 11, 2020

Role of Scientific Advisers (Update)

Last week, we at Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ wrote on the role of scientific advisers in the UK Government’s decision making.

May 8, 2020

Can the Government Bring People Back to Work

The ongoing debate about whether to end or extend the lockdown, we have repeatedly argued, is a moot one.

May 8, 2020

Latest UK Voting Intention May 6

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest voting intention poll finds the Conservative Party leading by 19%. Altogether, little has changed since our previous voting intention poll

May 6, 2020

Restarting the Premier League

Amid questions about potential restarting the Premier League, Championship, and Football League seasons, we at Redfield & Wilton took …

May 2, 2020

The Role of Scientific Advisers

The coronavirus pandemic has placed scientific advisers at the forefront of government policymaking. In a matter of months, nearly every household…

May 1, 2020

Sentiment in UK Against China Increases

When we first wrote about the coming backlash against China in March, 15% of respondents to our poll back then thought China was ‘not …

April 30, 2020

Trump Unpopular in the UK

When he first ran for president in 2016, candidate Donald Trump promised that he was going to put America First. His vision for the…

April 29, 2020

Public Scared at Prospect of Lockdown End

During our latest poll of 1,500 respondents on Sunday, we at Redfield and Wilton Strategies found overwhelming approval for the…

April 28, 2020

Government Approval High in April

As we at Redfield & Wilton Strategies conducted on Sunday our latest voting intention poll, which found the Conservatives leading by 17%, we…

April 28, 2020

Latest UK Voting Intention April 27

Redfield & Wilton Strategies latest voting intention poll conducted on Sunday the 26th of April finds the Conservative Party leading the…

April 27, 2020

USA

Coronavirus, China, and the 2020 Election

In the earlier days of the coronavirus crisis, we at Redfield & Wilton Strategies noted that members of the public across several countries…

April 24, 2020

USA

Latest USA Voting Intention April 21

Redfield & Wilton’s latest voting intention poll of 1,500 eligible voters in the United States finds Joseph Biden with a 10% lead over Donald…

April 23, 2020

USA

Presidential Candidates Have No Message Yet

As we at Redfield & Wilton Strategies conducted our latest voting intention poll, we took the opportunity to ask follow-up questions to our…

April 23, 2020

Latest UK Voting Intention April 17

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest voting intention poll conducted on Friday the 17th of April has the Conservatives leading by 21%. The…

April 19, 2020

Public, not Government, Drives the Lockdown

As the economic effects of the lockdown become increasingly frightening, there is an argument being made that Government faces…

April 19, 2020

Public Want Boris Back Making Decisions

Last weekend, Boris Johnson returned from the hospital to Chequers, where he recorded a widely viewed speech thanking the…

April 17, 2020

Public Appreciated the Queen’s Television Address

A week and a half after the Queen issued a televised address to the nation on the coronavirus crisis, we at Redfield & Wilton Strategies found…

April 17, 2020

Fake News during Coronavirus

There are a lot of things we do not know about the new coronavirus that is the source of a global pandemic. How many people actually have it?…

April 12, 2020

Environment and Coronavirus

As a result of everyone across Europe and many parts of the world staying at home, lower levels of pollution are being recorded. Pictures of…

April 11, 2020

In the Future, Will People Work from Home More?

As the coronavirus keeps almost everyone at home, many are starting to discover what life working from home is like. In our latest poll on the…

April 11, 2020

Germany

Germans Wearily Favour Supporting Italy and Spain during Crisis

As the coronavirus pandemic has caught the European Union on the back foot, the spotlight has turned towards Germany, typically seen as…

April 10, 2020

How the Lockdown Ends

It has been nearly three weeks since Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a nationwide lockdown. When this measure was originally…

April 10, 2020

Germany

In Germany, Fears of a Recession or Worse

With its widespread testing program and relatively lower number of deaths, Germany has not found itself much in international headlines for…

April 10, 2020

Germany

Amid Crisis, Mild Support for EU

As the coronavirus has brought further attention to the state of the European Union and its ability to respond to the crisis, members of…

April 10, 2020

On EU Transition Period, Public says Labour Should Move On

One of the first major issues for Keir Starmer, the new leader of the Labour Party as of the 4th of April, concerns the potential extension of the Brexit…

April 10, 2020

Germany

AfD Supporters Have Little Faith in German Press

There is one segment of the German population whose opinions significantly differ from the mainstream: supporters of…

April 10, 2020

Germany

German Public Approves of Robust Response to Coronavirus Despite Confusion

Something puzzling is going on. In terms of confirmed cases of coronavirus, the Federal Republic of Germany ranks among the highest…

April 8, 2020

Life under Lockdown

It has been almost two weeks since Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his national lockdown. People all over the United Kingdom…

April 5, 2020

Public on Coronavirus Response: Late Better than Never

The British Public is very welcoming of the current lockdown measures imposed by the Government according to Redfield & Wilton…

April 3, 2020

Latest UK Voting Intention – April 2nd

Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest UK voting intention poll of 1,500 respondents in Great Britain, conducted on the 1st and 2nd of…

April 3, 2020

Views on Globalisation and China during Coronavirus

In the years before the coronavirus pandemic hit, an intense political debate, spanning both Europe and America, was waged on the…

April 3, 2020

The Price of the Pandemic

The United Kingdom, like nearly every other country in Europe, is now in a nationwide shutdown. Economic life may not just be at a standstill but is….

April 3, 2020

France

Consumption of Media Based on Politics

In our two polls each of 1,500 respondents in the United States and the United Kingdom on Monday the 23rd of March, we at Redfield &…

March 30, 2020

France

An Opportunity for Universal Basic Income?

As the United States Congress passed a $2 trillion bill to address the financial impact of the coronavirus outbreak last week, former…

March 29, 2020

France

The Coming Backlash Against China

As the coronavirus pandemic numbers increase daily by ever larger amounts, it may still be too early to tell what the political consequences…

March 28, 2020

The Crisis Hits the UK

When Redfield & Wilton Strategies first conducted a poll in the United Kingdom on the coronavirus crisis on the 13th of March, the total number…

March 27, 2020

Spain

Enthusiasm for the EU High in Spain

In a poll of 1,500 in Spain conducted last weekend, Redfield & Wilton Strategies sought to get a sense of what members of the Spanish…

March 27, 2020

USA

US Public Taking Coronavirus More Seriously

The number of confirmed cases in the United States has grown -and is still growing -exponentially. When Redfield & Wilton Strategies first…

March 27, 2020

Across Europe, EU Seen as Unhelpful During Time of Crisis

The current coronavirus pandemic is a direct consequence of our interconnected world. As people travel across the world in higher…

March 26, 2020

USA

Amid Economic Turmoil, Widespread Support for Shutdowns in the US

After a number of States individually shutdown through shelter-in-place orders over the past weekend, confining millions of Americans to…

March 26, 2020

Brexit during the Coronavirus Crisis

Many Britons entered this year, as they did in recent years, expecting Brexit and the negotiations surrounding the UK’s exit from the…

March 26, 2020

France

European Public Broadly Expects an Economic Crisis

As governments across Europe are shutting down their countries to combat the coronavirus outbreak, members of the public are broadly…

March 25, 2020

France

Coronavirus: European Public is in it for the Long Haul

In a matter of weeks, the coronavirus outbreak has brought life in Europe to a complete standstill. A month ago, the first deaths due to the virus were being recorded in Italy ….

March 25, 2020

UK Public Overwhelmingly Supports Sunak’s Interventions

On Friday last week, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak announced a stunning policy to address the economic effects of the coronavirus…

March 25, 2020

USA

Current US Voting Intention – March

The coronavirus pandemic has put the 2020 Presidential Election in the backseat. While Joe Biden’s sweep of victories on Super Tuesday…

March 25, 2020

Current UK Voting Intention: March

A month and a half after our last voting intention poll, Redfield & Wilton Strategies’ latest poll in Great Britain shows that not much has…

March 24, 2020

USA

What the public thinks about extending Medicare coverage

The problem of healthcare in the United States is enormously complex. At this moment, Medicare, which primarily provides insurance for Americans above the age of 65,…

March 18, 2020

Italy

Euroscepticism in Italy

It may seem that an eternity has passed since the United Kingdom officially left the European Union only a month and a half ago.

March 18, 2020

Italy

Italy: A Warning

On Thursday last week, Redfield & Wilton Strategies conducted two polls on coronavirus and government responses to the outbreak in the United Kingdom and the United…

March 17, 2020

USA

US: Public Want More Action on Coronavirus

When Redfield & Wilton Strategies conducted a poll of 3,000 respondents in the United States on Thursday, President Donald Trump…

March 16, 2020

USA

Do the public trust the news: The views from Italy and the USA

In our recent polls in the United States and Italy, we took the opportunity to ask respondents about their consumption of the news.

March 16, 2020

UK: Coronavirus and what the public thinks

The British public is becoming increasingly worried about the threat of the coronavirus. In two polls one month apart, Redfield and Wilton…

March 14, 2020