This statistic shows public opinion on the state of the present system of governing in Great Britain from 2004 to 2018. In the most recent period of 2018, 29 percent of respondents felt that the system needed a great deal of improvement. The share of respondents who felt that the system could be improved quite a lot remained nearly constant, dropping from 42 to 38 percent of respondents. By comparison, the share of respondents who believed the way of governing could be improved in small ways, but overall worked quite well, decreased from 34 percent in 2004 to 27 percent in the most recent surveyed time period.
Which of these statements best describes your opinion on the present system of governing Britain?*
Characteristic
Needs a great deal of improvement
Could be improved quite a lot
Could be improved in small ways but mainly works well
*Percentages not equalling 100 may be due to 'don't know'/no responses. **Fieldwork was done in the December and January prior to publication date. **Figure is for 2018 study, base varies for previous years: 2004, n=1,913 2005, n=2,003 2006, n=1,142 2007, n=1,282 2008, n=1,073 2009, n=1,051 2010, n=1,156 2011, n=1,197 2012, n=1,163 2013, n=1,128 2014, n=1,286 2015, n=1,123 2016, n=1,231 2017, n= 1,771
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Hansard Society. (April 27, 2018). Which of these statements best describes your opinion on the present system of governing Britain?* [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 13, 2024, from https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/397820/uk-politics-public-opinion-on-parliament-effectiveness/
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