
Fintan Smith
Political Research Executive
Fintan is a research executive in the political research team at YouGov, having joined the company in 2020 as an intern. Since working at YouGov, Fintan has worked with an array of high-profile clients including media outlets, political parties, think tanks and academics. He has worked on large international data collection exercises and has a particular interest in data analytics.
A drug possession sentencing experiment
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Britons support rejoining the single market, even if it means free movement
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How does voting intention differ by personality?
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Public lack confidence in Conservatives to ‘stop the boats’
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What should living standards look like for people on benefits, minimum wage, and average earnings?
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Would things get better under Keir Starmer and Labour?
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How popular are Labour policies in 2023?
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Britons tend to think police struck right balance with coronation protests
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Most Britons would like their area to become a ‘15-minute neighbourhood’
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Britons' attitudes to the homeless
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Three quarters of Britons support wealth taxes on millionaires
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What jobs are harder than being prime minister, according to Britons?
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As Channel crossings rise, where do Britons stand on asylum seekers?
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What would make the Scots change their mind about independence?
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Most Britons believe that trains, water and energy should sit within the public sector
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A quarter of Britons consider China to be an enemy of the UK
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One in five Britons have sought help with their mental health
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Scottish Voting Intention: Tories see worst performance since October 2014
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Decriminalising cannabis in London: what do Londoners think the impact would be?
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The cost of living should be the top priority for the new prime minister
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What do Britons think of the current approach to drugs and addiction?
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By 53% to 32%, Britons would back Labour calling a vote of no confidence if Johnson does not go now
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The minimum wage: majority oppose the banding of wage by age
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Labour members split on whether the party should prioritise electability or principles
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Eurotrack: majority support new EU Digital COVID Certificate for travel
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EuroTrack: Israel’s favourability falls following Gaza strikes
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Would someone else do a better job than Keir Starmer as Labour leader?
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State vs private education: how much of a difference do Britons think it makes?
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Most Labour members believe the party should back a second referendum on Scottish independence
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The Brexit deal: the view from Britain, France and Germany
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With the transition period almost over, by 51% to 40% Britons think we were wrong to vote to leave
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How do British tea drinking habits compare with other Europeans?
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Most Brits think American election result will impact UK/US trade deal
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Brexit: Brits least confident in Europe of UK negotiating strength
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