Now in its 60th year, the British Election Study (BES) continues to provide unique insights into British public opinion, political participation, attitudes towards politics and explanations of electoral outcomes.
More than 1 million BES questionnaires have been completed since 1964 and the data continues to provide in-depth understanding of the way representative democracy functions in British elections.
‘Our aim is to maximise the use and reach of British Election Study data and research findings through its release and wide dissemination. Our events, expert commentary, and open access through the data playground, provide an unparalleled set of resources for those interested in voting in Great Britain.’
BES Team.
The BES team will publish a new book, Electoral Realignment: How Brexit Re-Shaped British Elections, in autumn 2024.
British Election Study at a glance
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Pre-election short films
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The BES team regularly provide comment and data for media purposes, with around 1,500 BES mentions in the media since 2014.