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On 20th June 2024, we asked our Trustwatch panel about what they think of the Conservative director of campaigning and his wife being looked into for bets on the date of the general election. On 25th June 2024, we had...
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Findings and commentary 1. Around half of the public (54%) feel that the general election campaigns represents people like them, especially those who plan to vote for the main parties, but concern remains from a significant proportion of the public...
George Floyd’s death at the hand of the Minneapolis police has sparked large protests around the world, targeting police brutality and systemic racism. The instant and global organisation of large-scale protests often relies on social media. But with lockdown measures...
Millions of employees were thrust into an extremely financially precarious position by the lockdown, and companies faced having to lay off much of their workforce. The government stepped in to help pay for staff salaries where possible, but inevitably a...
The current health crisis has in many ways seen Britain form a united front: working to tackle our neighbourhood struggles together, a shared appreciation for our carers, and a common feeling of solidarity in the fight against the virus. But...
The lockdown is perhaps the most important thing we can be doing to stop the spread of Covid 19, but it’s brought its own challenges, particularly for those at risk of loneliness or mental health issues. Fighting loneliness is increasingly...
The Government has set up a free online learning platform for furloughed workers to learn new skills. But unless it is redesigned and targeted to the needs of people who are actually on furlough, it will have limited impact while...
Allegations of a Cabinet minister’s intervention in the planning process has been causing waves throughout Westminster this week. While details of the particular case are still emerging, it begs a wider question: how common is it that planning decisions like...
Many of the self-employed in the UK will be facing an uncertain future as the lockdown eases and the government grant that has been supporting them ends. Many work in areas that are struggling and may not bounce back, such...
The coronavirus pandemic has changed the perspective of many budding students planning on starting university in the next few years. With the majority of this year’s intake still not knowing if and when their courses will begin after the summer,...
The tragic death of George Floyd, who was killed by a police officer in Minneapolis, has sparked protests across the globe, and brought new momentum to the Black Lives Matter movement. Institutional racism has been proved to be an issue...
