Facts International is part of Chime Insight and Engagement, whose specialist digital arm, Watermelon, will also conduct online interviews during the election period.

“In the run-up to the most unpredictable general election in recent history, we are delighted to work with a trusted and reliable partner that will help us to track the state of the campaign,” said Andrew Hawkins of ComRes.

“By using both telephone and online research methods for the general election, we will achieve an in-depth, wide-ranging analysis, keeping us on the pulse of the latest trends in public opinion.”