Robert Struthers

Social researcher. Head up public attitudes and polling at @BMGResearch. Expect lies, damned lies, and statistics.

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I write about this in a little more detail here 👇

https://t.co/3Lld6KoVLm

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Andy Burnham told reporters that he’d promised Trump a “pragmatic approach” to the North Sea.

But are the public in a “pragmatic” mood when it comes to more North Sea drilling? 🧵👇

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But in many ways discussion about support for sources is really secondary - everything comes back to bills.

As one voter said in focus group after I asked her which sources she preferred: “Just lower the bloody bills.”

This is what voters really want to talk to you about.

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Read more here: https://t.co/glh3xvdjk3

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NEW: Poll for @theipaper

🧵Our latest VI shows Burnham’s Labour open up a 5-point lead.

🌹 LAB: 28% (+5)
⏩ RFM: 23% (-4)
🌳 CON: 20% (=)
🔶 LDM: 10% (-1)
🟢 GRN: 10% (-3)
🟡 SNP: 3% (=)

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And on the ‘right’, the Conservatives struggle for outright ownership.

But they now lead on 9 issues including the NHS, economy, education, pensions, tax, defence and foreign affairs.

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Read more analysis in @theipaper 👇

https://t.co/glh3xvdjk3

[Robert Struthers @RStruthers17]

And on the right, the Conservatives struggle for outright ownership.

But they now lead Reform on 9 issues including the NHS, economy, education, pensions, tax, defence and foreign affairs.

So reform back to their core issues. Broader appeal on other issues falling.