Overview

• The traditional two-party system shows clear signs of erosion as only 19% of respondents say it needs minimal improvement and just 12% trust the government to act in the national interest.
• Age and education now divide voters more than class, with only 6% of 18–24-year-olds supporting the Conservatives compared to 36% of those aged 65 and over.
• A record 60% back electoral reform to allow smaller parties a fairer share of seats, including majorities of supporters across major and minor parties.
• Dissatisfaction with the NHS has reached 59%, and 69% of people believe health spending remains too low despite recent funding increases.
• Financial hardship affects 26% of adults who say they can’t live comfortably on their income and many express scepticism about Labour’s plans for growth, housing and welfare reforms.