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.

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A drug possession sentencing experiment

Britons support rejoining the single market, even if it means free movement

How does voting intention differ by personality?

Public lack confidence in Conservatives to ‘stop the boats’

What should living standards look like for people on benefits, minimum wage, and average earnings?

Would things get better under Keir Starmer and Labour?

How popular are Labour policies in 2023?

Britons tend to think police struck right balance with coronation protests

Most Britons would like their area to become a ‘15-minute neighbourhood’

Britons' attitudes to the homeless

Three quarters of Britons support wealth taxes on millionaires

What jobs are harder than being prime minister, according to Britons?

As Channel crossings rise, where do Britons stand on asylum seekers?

What would make the Scots change their mind about independence?

Most Britons believe that trains, water and energy should sit within the public sector

A quarter of Britons consider China to be an enemy of the UK

One in five Britons have sought help with their mental health

Scottish Voting Intention: Tories see worst performance since October 2014

Decriminalising cannabis in London: what do Londoners think the impact would be?

The cost of living should be the top priority for the new prime minister

What do Britons think of the current approach to drugs and addiction?

By 53% to 32%, Britons would back Labour calling a vote of no confidence if Johnson does not go now

The minimum wage: majority oppose the banding of wage by age

Labour members split on whether the party should prioritise electability or principles

Eurotrack: majority support new EU Digital COVID Certificate for travel

EuroTrack: Israel’s favourability falls following Gaza strikes

Would someone else do a better job than Keir Starmer as Labour leader?

State vs private education: how much of a difference do Britons think it makes?

Most Labour members believe the party should back a second referendum on Scottish independence

The Brexit deal: the view from Britain, France and Germany

With the transition period almost over, by 51% to 40% Britons think we were wrong to vote to leave

How do British tea drinking habits compare with other Europeans?

Most Brits think American election result will impact UK/US trade deal

Brexit: Brits least confident in Europe of UK negotiating strength