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John Curtice

The Guardian

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Burnham’s Makerfield win doesn’t guarantee his success as PM

Thursday’s by-elections gave new hope to both the Conservatives and Labour. Both parties have been in the doldrums in the polls for more than a year...

22.06.2026 20

The Spectator

John Curtice

The Scottish electoral system has delivered its most disproportional result yet

Pro-independence MSPs now make up 57% of the parliament.

29.05.2026 20

The Conversation

John Curtice

Brexit Britain has deserted the Tories

Conservative spokespersons put a brave face on the outcome of the English local elections on Thursday. While acknowledging the party had lost over 500...

09.05.2026 20

The Spectator

John Curtice

Is Gorton and Denton the deathknell for two-party politics?

A certain question has been hanging in the air ever since the 2024 general election, when between them the Conservatives and Labour won less than...

27.02.2026 20

The Spectator

John Curtice

Twenty-five years of data shows how link between identity and views on Scottish independence has grown stronger

A large-scale survey has charted social attitudes and views and constitutional preference since Scotland got its own parliament.

09.10.2025 20

The Conversation

John Curtice

Brexit betrayal is driving Tory voters into Farage’s arms

29.06.2025 20

The Spectator

John Curtice

Labour is divided over disability cuts – here’s what the public thinks

The public isn’t enthusiastic about increasing disability benefit spending – but they’re by no means in favour of cuts either.

26.06.2025 20

The Conversation

John Curtice

How Britain’s new political divide delivers voters to Reform and the Greens

Voters are now split on social identity. This new division, combined with distrust in established parties, is proving fertile ground for challenger...

25.06.2025 20

The Conversation

John Curtice