Lord Ashcroft: The findings of my 8000 sample poll on Partygate, Johnson, Starmer and politics as the local elections loom
Labour had a slightly higher mean likelihood voting score among voters as a whole than the Conservatives.
Lord Ashcroft: Russians say they back Putin and the war – for now. My latest poll.
19 per cent had a positive view of the EU, 17 per cent of the UK, 12 per cent of the US, eight per cent of NATO and seven per cent of Zalensky.
Lord Ashcroft: My new book on the NHS – and what voters think about their favourite institution
People tend to be risk-averse – one of our focus group participants referred to the “psychic assurance” that the NHS will always be there for them.
Lord Ashcroft: What Ukrainians think about the war, Putin, Russia, NATO, Europe – and Britain. A remarkable poll from Kyiv.
The only country that a majority of respondents believe is doing enough to help them is Britain.
Lord Ashcroft: Parties aren’t Johnson’s only problem – his voters are awaiting real, positive change
“Get Brexit Done, Unleash Britain’s Potential” was the 2019 slogan. The first was achieved in short order. The second is yet to be delivered.
Lord Ashcroft: My Northern Ireland polling shows a swing to the Union. But nationalists feel events are heading their way.
Among those who are set to vote for a party in the Assembly elections, we find Sinn Féin in the lead.
Lord Ashcroft: Forty years on since the Falklands War, my new book celebrates the bravery of our Armed Forces
Soldiers, sailors, airmen and their support staff all showed huge courage – and under the most difficult conditions 8,000 miles from home.
Lord Ashcroft: Exclusive – My next book will be on Carrie Johnson
Her influence developed long before she moved into 10 Downing Street via her work over the last decade within the Conservative Party.
Lord Ashcroft: Let’s rejoice at the news that the NHS has been awarded the George Cross
I called publicly for the collective award of the GC to the NHS fully 15 months ago – within a month of the nation going into its first lockdown.
Lord Ashcroft: My campaign against captive lion breeding in South Africa scores a success. Its government agrees to a ban.
There is still a long way to go. I have no doubt that further battles lie ahead. But today’s news is an important step in the right direction.
Lord Ashcroft: My survey of Scottish voters. The SNP maintains its lead for the Holyrood elections. But there are clouds on its horizon.
For many, Brexit is a powerful justification for a new independence referendum. But this, too, works both ways.
Lord Ashcroft: A woke country with a barbaric practice. Why Norway should halt its bloody slaughter of hundreds of whales.
I believe that so prosperous a nation can and should stop the apparent pain and trauma that the mammals suffer when harpooned.
Lord Ashcroft: For many voters, America’s election was not about Biden – but a referendum on Trump
The new President’s problems will begin right at the start with whatever he decides to do next.
Lord Ashcroft: “If Trump loses…he can run again.” My American election focus groups in Pennsylvania and Arizona.
“Trump lies a lot and Biden’s kind of not all there.” And it’s less than a week to go until voting day.”
Lord Ashcroft: “If you’re voting for Trump, you keep your mouth shut.” My American election focus groups in Georgia and Ohio.
Many felt the election was going to be close – and that, whatever the outcome, there was a widespread expectation that things would get messy.