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  1. Data from a forthcoming YouGov study on life sentences also shows that 58% of Britons think those convicted of terror offences should *always* be given a 'whole life order' meaning they would never be released. 34% think it depends on seriousness, only 3% oppose such a punishment

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  2. With the government set to unveil proposals for a clampdown on convicted terrorists, here's what Britons think would work: 77% - more surveillance 66% - ban early release 59% - more police on streets 57% - tougher sentencing 29% - more rehabilitation £££

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  3. Feb 2
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  4. Jan 31

    “This is not an end but a beginning”, Boris Johnson will tell the nation tonight, as the UK leaves the EU. And Britons tend to agree. 51% see it as a new beginning 32% see it as an end

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  5. Jan 31

    How Britons are feeling about leaving the EU: Worried - 23% Relieved - 20% Angry - 13% Joyful - 9% Excited - 7% Fearful - 6%

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  6. Jan 31

    Unilever is reportedly considering selling the PG Tips brand as consumers turn to coffee. The brand is popular among tea drinkers though - it comes second in best tea brand rankings

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  7. Jan 31
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  8. Jan 31

    No 10 Downing Street are hosting a Brexit party tonight apparently serving classic British dishes like Ploughman's lunch. Brits only see this dish as a mid-tier entry in the genre - they'd be better off serving yorkshire puds, crumpets and bacon sarnies

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  9. Jan 31

    How have Britons' Brexit negotiating priorities changed since 2017? Control of immigration (-12) and minimising the divorce bill are down (-8), while the Northern Ireland border is up (+12) Top priorities remain trade and security.

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  10. Jan 31

    Even though Britain is leaving the EU, people across the continent have become more optimistic about the future of the EU: 🇬🇧 32% optimistic (+7 since June 2016) 🇩🇪 45% (+4) 🇫🇷 31% (+5) 🇩🇰 57% (+20) 🇸🇪 44% (+7) 🇫🇮 48% (+13)

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  11. Jan 31

    As we prepare to enter the next round of negotiations with the EU, the French public think Britain has the upper hand by 43% to 32%. Brits themselves are the least likely of seven nationalities to think we have the advantage at just 22%

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  12. Jan 31

    Even though Britain is leaving the EU, people across the continent have become more optimistic about the future of the EU: 🇬🇧 32% optimistic (+7 since June 2016) 🇩🇪 45% (+4) 🇫🇷 31% (+5) 🇩🇰 57% (+20) 🇸🇪 44% (+7) 🇫🇮 48% (+13)

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  13. Retweeted
    Jan 29

    Brexit may be just two days away, but only 30% of Remain voters have reached 'Acceptance' on the five stages of Brexit grief. This figure was 20% in Nov 2016, so in the following 3 years only 10% of Remain voters have come to terms with leaving the EU.

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  14. Jan 30
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  15. Jan 30

    By 41% to 34% Britons say that Brexit has mainly created new divisions between people, rather than exposing those that were already there

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  16. Retweeted
    Jan 30

    A new YouGov survey on Scottish independence has Yes in the lead for the first time since 2015, by 51% to 49%. takes a look at how the electoral landscape has changed since 2014 and how might play out

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  17. Jan 30

    The unionists don't have anyone to rival Nicola Sturgeon. While 46% trust the First Minister's statements and claims on Scotland's future, the closest unionist politicians are the now-retired Ruth Davidson (31%) and Gordon Brown (28%)

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  18. Jan 30

    Scots still think independence will be bad for the economy - 42% think it will make the economy worse, compared to 34% who think it will make it better. Just 18% think it would leave them personally better off financially

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  19. Jan 30

    Nicola Sturgeon wants a new independence referendum this year, but Scots oppose by 56% to 34%. They do, however, support one within the next 5 years by 44% to 39%

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  20. Jan 30

    A combination of Remain-voting Scots who backed No in 2014 switching over to Yes, plus younger generations joining the electorate, have been enough to give the pro-independence side a narrow lead

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