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politics25 days ago•11 min saved

Can a Comedy Candidate Win the Clacton Byelection?

A Ipsos poll ahead of the Clacton byelection shows Count Binface ahead of Nigel Farage (33% vs 21%), with about 45% of respondents voting for neither or undecided. The article outlines four reasons Reform UK is slipping: a donation/finances scandal, a perception of being part of the establishment, Farage’s decision to trigger the byelection, and mainstream parties withdrawing, which benefits jokey candidates. While Binface could actually win, the piece emphasizes it remains a long shot and that other eccentric candidates could affect the race as voters react to Reform’s woes and the political setup.

via The Conversation|

#clacton-by-election #count-binface #farage

canada-politics-data-desk6 months ago•19 min saved

Ipsos poll: 30% of Albertans back independence, but only about half are truly committed

An Ipsos “Confederation Stress Test” poll found about 29% of Albertans would vote to start Alberta’s separation from Canada (roughly the same as Quebec at 31%), but only about half of those would stay committed after weighing costs such as living standards and pensions—roughly 15–16% of Albertans. Separatists fall into three groups: committed (56%), conditional (25%), and symbolic (19%). About 800,000 Albertans are truly ready to consider independence; the rest are not. Separatist momentum is buoyed by the Forever Canadian petition (over 456,000 signatures) and Stay Free Alberta’s drive to reach 177,732 valid signatures by May to trigger a referendum, with the Alberta government having lowered the signature threshold and extended collection window.

via Global News|

#alberta #canada-politics-data-desk #confederation-stress-test

society3 years ago•1 min saved

Global Survey Reveals High Percentage of LGBTQ+ Identification and Financial Anxiety

A new Ipsos poll shows that about 9% of adults across 30 countries identify as LGBTQ, with Millennials and Gen Zers more likely to identify as queer, bisexual, pansexual, omnisexual, or asexual than older generations. The survey also indicates widespread respect for LGBTQ+ rights, with more people having interactions with them. More than half of respondents in 30 countries support same-sex marriage where it is legal, and the majority of respondents in 26 countries said same-sex couples are as likely to raise children successfully as other parents. The survey also shows surprising support for transgender people in countries like Thailand, Italy, and Spain compared with the United States, Eastern Europe, and Great Britain.

via CNN|

#ipsos-poll #lgbtq #same-sex-marriage