Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA new Ipsos survey reveals widespread national pessimism, with 83 per cent of Britons believing the country is heading in the wrong direction, a significant increase from 1989. The survey highlights declining public satisfaction with living standards, plummeting NHS confidence, and reduced belief in social mobility and the integrity of politicians. New Prime Minister Andy Burnham has begun his premiership amidst this challenging public mood, declaring his administration will “bring back hope” and be “a cost of living government”.Burnham's first major policy is an £850 million tax cut on household electricity bills, scheduled to take effect from 1 October. Ipsos advises the Prime Minister to navigate the “fragmented, multi-polarised political landscape” by delivering tangible improvements to people's daily lives to rebuild optimism. In fullMajority of Britons think Burnham is leading a country ‘going in wrong direction’More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Burnham takes power 83% of Britons say UK is heading wrong way
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA new Ipsos survey reveals widespread national pessimism, with 83 per cent of Britons believing the country is heading in the wrong direction, a significant increase from 1989. The survey highlights declining public satisfaction with living standards, plummeting NHS confidence, and reduced belief in social mobility and the integrity of politicians. New Prime Minister Andy Burnham has begun his premiership amidst this challenging public mood, declaring his administration will “bring back hope” and be “a cost of living government”.Burnham's first major policy is an £850 million tax cut on household electricity bills, scheduled to take effect from 1 October. Ipsos advises the Prime Minister to navigate the “fragmented, multi-polarised political landscape” by delivering tangible improvements to people's daily lives to rebuild optimism. In fullMajority of Britons think Burnham is leading a country ‘going in wrong direction’More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
