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Advocates a blueprint for a single justice system developed by a leading dispute-resolution expert, outlining reforms to streamline courts, dispute resolution pathways and access to justice across civil and criminal jurisdictions.
Among Latino registered voters, 86% say the economy is very important for their congressional vote in 2026; a majority also believe the Trump administration is doing too much on deportations.
Latino registered voters view the Democratic Party more favourably (53%) than the Republican Party (29%); Democratic favourability is up from 44% in the months before the 2024 election.
Democratic congressional candidates hold a sizable advantage among Latino registered voters in 2026, and Latino supporters of Democratic candidates are more engaged with this midterm election than they were four years earlier.
Polling by PF Global and IPPR Scotland finds 61% of Scots still back a transition to net zero; 69% want oil and gas decisions made case‑by‑case, 63% back more renewable investment, while 15% and 11% favour removing restrictions or ending drilling immediately.
Shows Donald Trump’s current approval at about 30% with 68% disapproving; notably, 31% of his 2024 voters now disapprove of his job performance, marking a substantial drop in approval during his second term.
Among voters surveyed, 44% say their congressional vote this year is a vote against Donald Trump, while 19% say it is a vote for him, indicating opposition to Trump is a larger motivating factor than support.
Discussion of how democracies can cultivate better political leaders, examining institutional and cultural reforms to improve recruitment, development and accountability of ministers and party leadership across democratic systems.
Paper argues the North Sea transition is the central question for Scotland’s minority parliament, warning polarised debate risks losing voters and urging politicians to build cross‑party consensus to deliver jobs, lower bills and net zero progress.
The 119th US Congress has enacted just 121 laws so far, making it one of the least productive legislatures in the past 40 years, according to Pew Research Center’s legislative count and analysis.
A majority of US adults expect Democrats to win control of the House in upcoming elections, while opinions on which party will control the Senate are evenly divided, according to Pew Research Center polling on partisan expectations.
Essay arguing that contemporary pressures—climate change, overseas conflicts and irregular migration—are fuelling strident domestic political movements and provocative protests that challenge liberal democratic norms and require fresh political responses.
Global public‑opinion polling finds widespread concern that social media harms democracy by spreading rumours; accompanying survey highlights anxieties about AI, job losses, and inequality in some countries.
Turkish police raided the headquarters of Halk TV this week, halting live broadcasts and installing a new administrator to oversee one of the few remaining channels that airs critical coverage, raising concerns about media freedom.
Public opinion polling summarises US religious groups’ midterm voting preferences, noting differences between denominations — for example, Catholics leaning three points towards Democratic House candidates — based on Pew’s recent analyses.
Commentary titled 'Can Zack fight back?'—a short Institute for Government piece (likely a podcast or blog note) discussing political dynamics around figure 'Zack' and prospects for recovery; appears aimed at contemporary political analysis.
Global polling by Pew finds 64% of Americans in 2026 say social media harms democracy, with public attitudes in many other countries becoming markedly more negative compared with earlier years.
Globally, growing majorities say social media harms democracy by fostering manipulation and division, even as many also report it informs people and gives individuals a political voice, according to Pew Research Center’s global polling analysis.
Registered US voters prefer Democrats over Republicans for the House by 44% to 36% in the 2026 midterms; the dataset breaks preferences down by race, ethnicity, age and other demographics as part of a broader midterm analysis.
White evangelical Protestants and White Catholics in the US prefer Republican candidates for the 2026 midterms, while other religious groups are either split or lean Democratic, signalling wide variation in partisan alignment by faith.
Public dissatisfaction and low presidential approval accompany the 2026 US midterms, with Democratic voters showing higher engagement and turnout intention amid a generally sour national mood.
Paula Surridge argues that the Conservatives’ strategy of targeting former Reform UK voters is unlikely to succeed and could backfire for party leader Kemi Badenoch, analysing voter behaviour and political risks.
Analysis of US party identification finds many people do not call themselves Republicans or Democrats, instead identifying as independents or other labels, though a substantial share report ‘leaning’ toward a major party.
Provocative opinion piece claims historical elites who drank heavily, slept late and lacked technical training nonetheless ran a successful British empire, using that thesis to critique modern governance and expertise norms.
Presents new YouGov polling showing 51% of respondents pick immigration and asylum as a top issue, and includes analysis of public attitudes and the new prime minister’s standing on this high-profile topic.
Institute for Government posted an item titled ‘Shadow Chancellor speech - Catherine Haddon, BBC News’, authored by ellie.slee.lamb and timestamped 5 October 2026; it appears to collate or comment on coverage of the Shadow Chancellor’s speech.
Explores whether directly elected mayors can rebuild falling public trust by improving local accountability, delivery and visible leadership, assessing the practical limits and trade-offs of mayoral powers and public expectations across English city regions.
A chapter by David Klemperer outlines the state of UK debate on electoral reform and considers future prospects for change, setting this analysis within the broader 'Policy landscape 2026' context.
Preview of Labour Conference 2026 assessing whether Andy Burnham will pass an early leadership test, considering his performance and prospects at the party’s annual conference.
Institute for Government report examines how the public understands government, analysing public perceptions and civic knowledge to inform communication and accountability reforms.