Anglo-Saxon attitudes:
a survey of British and American
views of the world
This poll was commissioned by The Economist and carried out by YouGov in Britain and Polimetrix in America.
A thousand people in each country were consulted between March 7th and 11th 2008. The Hoover Institution,
a think-tank in California, helped finance the project. An article commenting on this poll appeared in the
issue of The Economist dated March 29th 2008.
This article can also be read online at
http://www.economist.com/world/britain/displayStory.cfm?story_id=10926321
YouGov Survey Results
GREAT BRITAIN
%
UNITED STATES
34
29
32
2
3
Generally speaking do you think of yourself as…
Democrat
Republican
Independent
Other
Not sure
14
25
21
24
13
3
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
It is important that [my party's] leaders stick to their
principles even if that means that nothing gets done.
Agree strongly
Tend to agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Tend to disagree
Disagree strongly
Not sure
5
14
69
12
[To Democrats/Independents] How would you feel if you had a
son or daughter who married a Republican?
Very upset
Somewhat upset
Not upset at all
Not sure
4
19
66
11
[To Republicans/Independents] How would you feel if you had a
son or daughter who married a Democrat?
Very upset
Somewhat upset
Not upset at all
Not sure
50
41
38
33
29
27
22
20
14
14
Which of the following words would you use to describe
people who are Republicans? [Please tick all that apply]
Patriotic
Closed-minded
Intelligent
Hypocritical
Honest
Selfish
Generous
Open-minded
Mean
None of the above
42
35
34
31
30
30
24
21
13
13
Which of the following words would you use to describe
people who are Democrats? [Please tick all that apply]
Open-minded
Intelligent
Hypocritical
Generous
Patriotic
Closed-minded
Selfish
Honest
Mean
None of the above
Do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
Do you agre or disagree with the following statements?
The country would be better off if everyone in Parliament
were more independent and less partisan.
Agree strongly
Tend to agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Tend to disagree
Disagree strongly
Not sure
35
35
18
5
4
3
The country would be better off if everyone in Congress were
more independent and less partisan.
Agree strongly
Tend to agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Tend to disagree
Disagree strongly
Not sure
Generally speaking do you think of yourself as…
Labour
Conservative
Liberal Democrat
Scottish / Welsh Nationalist
Something else
None of these
Don’t know
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
It is important that [my party's] leaders stick to their
principles even if that means that nothing gets done.
Agree strongly
Tend to agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Tend to disagree
Disagree strongly
Not sure
[To Lab ID] How would you feel if you had a son or daughter
who married a Conservative?
Very upset
Somewhat upset
Not upset at all
Not sure
[To Conservatives] How would you feel if you had a son or
daughter who married someone who was Labour?
Very upset
Somewhat upset
Not upset at all
Not sure
Which of the following words would you use to describe
people who are Conservative? [Please tick all that apply]
Patriotic
Closed-minded
Intelligent
Hypocritical
Selfish
Open-minded
Honest
Mean
Generous
None of the above
Which of the following words would you use to describe
people who are Labour? [Please tick all that apply]
Hypocritical
Closed-minded
Open-minded
Honest
Selfish
Patriotic
Generous
Intelligent
Mean
None of the above
The problem with politics today is that everyone thinks about
what's good for themselves and forgets what's good for the
country.
Agree strongly
Tend to agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Tend to disagree
Disagree strongly
Not sure
%
34
27
11
2
5
16
7
9
31
19
30
8
4
4
15
73
8
2
8
83
7
38
32
27
25
22
18
15
9
6
22
32
26
22
16
16
15
12
11
9
24
16
41
21
10
2
11
The problem with politics today is that everyone thinks about
what's good for themselves and forgets what's good for the
31
43
14
9
1
2
50
34
9
4
1
1
Agree strongly
Tend to agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Tend to disagree
Disagree strongly
Not sure
GREAT BRITAIN
It makes me angry when I see Labour and Conservative
leaders arguing with each other.
Agree strongly
Tend to agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Tend to disagree
Disagree strongly
Not sure
Disagreement about policy is healthy in a democracy.
Agree strongly
Tend to agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Tend to disagree
Disagree strongly
Not sure
Labour and the Conservatives generally argue over things
that are not very important.
Agree strongly
Tend to agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Tend to disagree
Disagree strongly
Not sure
I would like Labour and the Conservatives to come together
and compromise.
Agree strongly
Tend to agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Tend to disagree
Disagree strongly
Not sure
What's more important in a Prime Minister: character or
experience?
Character
Experience
Not sure
Who should be responsible for teaching children the
difference between right and wrong? [Tick all that you think
should be responsible for teaching good habits and
conduct.]
Parents
Schools
Religious leaders
Political Leaders
Television / movie makers
None of the above
Do you think the outcome of the next General election will
have much impact on you personally?
Yes a big impact
Yes some impact
No not much impact
No impact at all
Not sure
Would you say you and your immediate family are ‘better off’
or ‘worse off’ than your parents’ immediate family when they
were your age?
Better
Worse
About the same
Don’t know
Do you think your children (or if you don’t have any children
people of the next generation) will be ‘better off’ or ‘worse off’
than you are now when they are your age?
Better
Worse
About the same
Don’t know
Now looking ahead – do you think that a year from now you
(and your immediate family) will be ‘better off’ financially or
‘worse off’ or just about the same as now?
Better off
Worse off
About the same
Not sure
%
UNITED STATES
16
22
31
20
9
2
20
27
30
13
9
2
It makes me angry when I see Democratic and Republican
leaders arguing with each other.
Agree strongly
Tend to agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Tend to disagree
Disagree strongly
Not sure
22
50
18
4
1
4
27
45
18
6
2
2
Disagreement about policy is healthy in a democracy.
Agree strongly
Tend to agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Tend to disagree
Disagree strongly
Not sure
21
31
20
17
8
2
Democrats and the Republicans generally argue over things
that are not very important.
Agree strongly
Tend to agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Tend to disagree
Disagree strongly
Not sure
34
35
16
6
6
2
I would like Democrats and the Republicans to come together
and compromise.
Agree strongly
Tend to agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Tend to disagree
Disagree strongly
Not sure
63
28
9
What's more important in a President: character or
experience?
Character
Experience
Not sure
98
60
54
26
19
1
Who should be responsible for teaching children the
difference between right and wrong? [Tick all that you think
should be responsible for teaching good habits and
conduct.]
Parents
Schools
Religious leaders
Political Leaders
Television / movie makers
None of the above
39
40
11
2
7
Do you think the outcome of the Presidential election this
year will have much impact on you personally?
Yes, a big impact
Yes, some impact
No, not much impact
No impact at all
Not sure
47
27
21
6
Would you say you and your immediate family are ‘better off’
or ‘worse off’ than your parents’ immediate family when they
were your age?
Better
Worse
About the same
Don’t know
26
41
16
18
Do you think your children (or if you don’t have any children
people of the next generation) will be ‘better off’ or ‘worse off’
than you are now when they are your age?
Better
Worse
About the same
Don’t know
24
25
38
12
Now looking ahead – do you think that a year from now you
(and your immediate family) will be ‘better off’ financially or
‘worse off’ or just about the same as now?
Better off
Worse off
About the same
Not sure
%
17
35
26
16
3
3
10
29
28
18
12
4
39
50
12
98
82
27
23
35
1
11
35
38
8
8
58
24
14
5
28
42
19
11
16
40
39
5
GREAT BRITAIN
Looking further ahead how optimistic or pessimistic are you
regarding the prospects for the quality of life in Britain over
the next few years?
Very optimistic
Fairly optimistic
Fairly pessimistic
Very pessimistic
Don’t know
How optimistic or pessimistic are you regarding the
prospects for the economy in Britain over the next few
years?
Very optimistic
Fairly optimistic
Fairly pessimistic
Very pessimistic
Don’t know
How much do you trust each of the following?
National politicians
Trust a great deal
Trust to some extent
Do not trust much
Do not trust at all
Don’t know
Local politicians in your area
Trust a great deal
Trust to some extent
Do not trust much
Do not trust at all
Don’t know
Public officials (civil servants / administrators)
Trust a great deal
Trust to some extent
Do not trust much
Do not trust at all
Don’t know
People who run large companies
Trust a great deal
Trust to some extent
Do not trust much
Do not trust at all
Don’t know
Journalists
Trust a great deal
Trust to some extent
Do not trust much
Do not trust at all
Don’t know
University professors
Trust a great deal
Trust to some extent
Do not trust much
Do not trust at all
Don’t know
Judges
Trust a great deal
Trust to some extent
Do not trust much
Do not trust at all
Don’t know
Doctors
Trust a great deal
Trust to some extent
Do not trust much
Do not trust at all
Don’t know
Your neighbours
Trust a great deal
Trust to some extent
Do not trust much
Do not trust at all
Don’t know
%
2
28
43
20
7
1
25
48
18
8
%
UNITED STATES
7
39
32
12
10
Looking further ahead how optimistic or pessimistic are you
regarding the prospects for the quality of life in the U.S. over
the next few years?
Very optimistic
Fairly optimistic
Fairly pessimistic
Very pessimistic
Don’t know
7
29
36
18
11
How optimistic or pessimistic are you regarding the
prospects for the economy in the U.S. over the next few
years?
Very optimistic
Fairly optimistic
Fairly pessimistic
Very pessimistic
Don't know
1
24
44
28
4
1
19
45
31
3
2
38
35
19
6
3
35
38
19
5
2
39
37
16
6
3
44
35
14
4
1
32
41
19
8
2
26
37
30
6
1
19
41
35
4
3
31
31
31
4
19
62
8
2
9
14
45
18
17
7
16
55
18
7
5
9
55
23
10
4
34
55
7
2
3
22
63
9
3
2
How much do you trust each of the following?
National politicians
Trust a great deal
Trust to some extent
Do not trust much
Do not trust at all
Don't know
Local politicians in your area
Trust a great deal
Trust to some extent
Do not trust much
Do not trust at all
Don't know
Public officials (civil servants / administrators)
Trust a great deal
Trust to some extent
Do not trust much
Do not trust at all
Don't know
People who run large companies
Trust a great deal
Trust to some extent
Do not trust much
Do not trust at all
Don't know
Journalists
Trust a great deal
Trust to some extent
Do not trust much
Do not trust at all
Don't know
University professors
Trust a great deal
Trust to some extent
Do not trust much
Do not trust at all
Don't know
Judges
Trust a great deal
Trust to some extent
Do not trust much
Do not trust at all
Don't know
Doctors
Trust a great deal
Trust to some extent
Do not trust much
Do not trust at all
Don't know
23
52
12
6
8
25
56
9
3
6
Your neighbors
Trust a great deal
Trust to some extent
Do not trust much
Do not trust at all
Don't know
GREAT BRITAIN
%
%
Which two or three of these are the most important issues
facing Britain these days? [Please tick up to 3 options]
Which two or three of these are the most important issues
facing Britain these days? [Please tick up to 3 options]
Immigration
Crime
The economy generally
Health care
Terrorism
Personal morality
Education
Global warming
Taxation
Iraq
Not sure
Thinking about Iraq do you think the UNITED STATES
should…
Withdraw all its troops from Iraq immediately
Withdraw all its troops by the end of 2008
Set a firm date now to withdraw all troops by 2009 or 2010
Stay as long as it takes to achieve security and stability in Iraq
Don’t know
60
49
31
31
27
24
23
19
16
7
2
15
20
28
28
9
59
43
40
34
32
20
18
17
15
13
1
The economy generally
Health care
Immigration
Terrorism
Iraq
Education
Taxation
Global warming
Personal morality
Crime
Not sure
16
20
23
33
8
Thinking about Iraq, do you think the UNITED STATES
should...
Withdraw all its troops from Iraq immediately
Withdraw all its troops by the end of 2008
Set a firm date now to withdraw all troops by 2009 or 2010
Stay as long as it takes to achieve security and stability in Iraq
Don't know
22
20
21
14
14
19
28
44
8
10
Thinking about Afghanistan, do you think the UNITED
STATES should...
Withdraw all U.S. troops from Afghanistan immediately
Withdraw all its troops by the end of 2008
Set a firm date now to withdraw all troops by 2009 or 2010
Stay as long as it takes to achieve security and stability in
Afhganistan
Don't know
46
31
23
Do you think the U.S. Government should, if necessary, be
prepared to take military action against Iran to prevent Iran
acquiring nuclear weapons?
Should
Should not
Don't know
Thinking about Afghanistan do you think BRITAIN should…
Withdraw all British troops from Afghanistan immediately
Withdraw all its troops by the end of 2008
Set a firm date now to withdraw all troops by 2009 or 2010
Stay as long as it takes to achieve security and stability in
Afghanistan
Don’t know
Do you think the British Government should if necessary be
prepared to take military action against Iran to prevent Iran
acquiring nuclear weapons?
Should
Should not
Don’t know
In future in what circumstances if any should Britain take
military action against another country?
Whenever it feels it is in the interests of Britain to do so,
regardless of whether other countries or the United Nations
approve
Only if Britain can act jointly with its allies
Only if the United Nations approves
Britain should never take military action against another country,
other than in response to a military attack on Britain
Don’t know
26
48
27
17
26
11
26
21
8
37
37
9
8
Thinking about the provision of services such as health and
education which of these options do you favour most for the
British Government over the next few years?
The Government should have a bigger role in the provision of
services to the people, and increase taxes if necessary
The Government should have a smaller role in the provision of
services to the people, and reduce taxes
The present balance is about right
Don’t know
UNITED STATES
In future, in what circumstances, if any, should the U.S. take
military action against another country?
Whenever it feels it is in the interests of the United States to do
so, regardless of whether other countries or the United Nations
approve
Only if the U.S. can act jointly with its allies
Only if the United Nations approves
the U.S. should never take military action against another country,
other than in response to a military attack on the U.S.
Don't know
Thinking about the provision of services such as health and
education which of these options do you favour most for the
British Government over the next few years?
27
31
36
48
21
16
8
13
The Government should have a bigger role in the provision of
services to the people, and increase taxes if necessary
The Government should have a smaller role in the provision of
services to the people, and reduce taxes
The present balance is about right
Don't know
Concentrate on reducing taxes on the poor to help reduce poverty
38
20
Concentrate on reducing taxes on the poor to help reduce poverty
Concentrate on reducing taxes on middle-income working families
21
35
Concentrate on reducing taxes on middle-income working families
1
3
37
3
39
3
Concentrate on reducing taxes on the better off to help encourage
entreprise
Spread the tax cuts across all groups
Don't know
10
25
35
17
11
2
Thinking about the role of private companies in Britain these
days, do you agree or disagree with the following
statements?
In general, I admire the people who run large, successful
companies
Strongly agree
Tend to agree
Neither agree not disagree
Tend to disagree
Strongly disagree
Don't know
If the Government was able to reduce taxes should it…
Concentrate on reducing taxes on the better off to help encourage
entreprise
Spread the tax cuts across all groups
Don’t know
Thinking about the role of private companies in Britain these
days, do you agree or disagree with the following
statements?
‘In general I admire the people who run large successful
companies’
Strongly agree
Tend to agree
Neither agree not disagree
Tend to disagree
Strongly disagree
Don’t know
If the Government was able to reduce taxes should it…
8
38
33
12
6
4
GREAT BRITAIN
‘Large successful companies make excessive profits at the
expense of their employees and / or customers’
Strongly agree
Tend to agree
Neither agree not disagree
Tend to disagree
Strongly disagree
Don’t know
‘Large companies have too much influence over the British
government these days’
Strongly agree
Tend to agree
Neither agree not disagree
Tend to disagree
Strongly disagree
Don’t know
%
24
40
19
11
3
3
20
36
26
10
2
5
%
UNITED STATES
28
36
19
10
6
2
Large, successful companies make excessive profits at the
expense of their employees and / or customers
Strongly agree
Tend to agree
Neither agree not disagree
Tend to disagree
Strongly disagree
Don't know
44
29
17
5
2
2
Large companies have too much influence over the U.S.
government these days
Strongly agree
Tend to agree
Neither agree not disagree
Tend to disagree
Strongly disagree
Don't know
The profit motive is the best spur to job-creation in the U.S.
these days, because the drive to succeed creates more job
‘The profit motive is the best spur to job-creation in Britain
these days because the drive to succeed creates more jobs’
Strongly agree
Tend to agree
Neither agree not disagree
Tend to disagree
Strongly disagree
Don’t know
Which of these views about free trade – that is countries
trading with each other without tariffs or other controls –
comes closer to your own?
‘Free trade is generally a good thing because consumers benefit
from cheaper goods and services, we can sell more abroad and,
in the end, our economy is better off'
‘Free trade is often harmful because too many workers here in
Britain are liable to lose their jobs to unfair foreign competition,
and our economy suffers'
Don’t know
7
36
32
13
5
8
17
31
27
12
7
6
Strongly agree
Tend to agree
Neither agree not disagree
Tend to disagree
Strongly disagree
Don't know
52
31
30
55
19
13
Which of these views about free trade – that is countries
trading with each other without tariffs or other controls –
comes closer to your own?
‘Free trade is generally a good thing because consumers benefit
from cheaper goods and services, we can sell more abroad and,
in the end, our economy is better off'
‘Free trade is often harmful because too many workers here in
Britain are liable to lose their jobs to unfair foreign competition,
and our economy suffers'
Don't know
People sometimes talk about 'globalisation', with companies
investing, trading and employing people around the world. In
general, do you think globalisation is generally good or bad
for …
The British economy?
Good
Bad
Doesn’t make much difference either way
Don’t know
29
33
23
15
25
51
12
12
People sometimes talk about 'globalisation', with companies
investing, trading and employing people around the world. In
general, do you think globalisation is generally good or bad
for …
The U.S. economy?
Good
Bad
Doesn't make much difference either way
Don't know
Job opportunities for young people in Britain today?
Good
Bad
Doesn’t make much difference either way
Don’t know
24
44
20
12
21
56
12
11
Job opportunities for young people in the U.S. today?
Good
Bad
Doesn't make much difference either way
Don't know
The economic security of you and your family?
Good
Bad
Doesn’t make much difference either way
Don’t know
19
31
33
18
19
48
19
14
The economic security of you and your family?
Good
Bad
Doesn't make much difference either way
Don't know
55
11
22
12
48
23
17
13
Good
Bad
Doesn't make much difference either way
Don't know
Consumers by providing a wider range of affordable goods?
Good
Bad
Doesn’t make much difference either way
Don’t know
Consumers, by providing a wider range of affordable goods?
Thinking about immigration, do you agree or disagree with
these statements?
Thinking about immigration, do you agree or disagree with
these statements?
‘Immigration in recent years has helped the British economy
grow faster than it would have done otherwise’
Strongly agree
Tend to agree
Neither agree not disagree
Tend to disagree
Strongly disagree
Don’t know
Immigration in recent years has helped the U.S. economy
grow faster than it would have done otherwise.
5
21
17
26
23
7
7
18
19
22
27
6
Strongly agree
Tend to agree
Neither agree not disagree
Tend to disagree
Strongly disagree
Don't know
GREAT BRITAIN
%
%
Immigrants today are doing a significant number of jobs that
can and should be done by people born in this country.
‘Immigrants today are doing a significant number of jobs that
can and should be done by people born in this country’.
Strongly agree
Tend to agree
Neither agree not disagree
Tend to disagree
Strongly disagree
Don’t know
‘There should be an amnesty for people who entered Britain
more than two years ago and have lived here without
committing any crimes or claiming welfare benefits; they
should be allowed to stay in this country and acquire full
citizenship.’
Strongly agree
Tend to agree
Neither agree not disagree
Tend to disagree
Strongly disagree
Don’t know
Which of these statements comes closer to your own?
‘It is a good thing if many immigrants retain the culture and way of
life of the country they came from, as this enhances the variety of
life in Britain today'
‘It would be far better for the future of Britain if many more
immigrants integrated more into our society and adopted a British
way of life'
Don’t know
When people lose their job because their employer has to
reduce its workforce which of these has the biggest
responsibility for ensuring they have enough to live on while
they are looking for a new job?
The company that laid them off
The Government
The people themselves
Don’t know
UNITED STATES
32
38
12
11
5
3
10
30
17
17
22
6
32
32
14
14
5
4
Strongly agree
Tend to agree
Neither agree not disagree
Tend to disagree
Strongly disagree
Don't know
15
21
13
16
32
4
‘There should be an amnesty for people who entered America
more than two years ago and have lived here without
committing any crimes or claiming welfare benefits; they
should be allowed to stay in this country and acquire full
citizenship.’
Strongly agree
Tend to agree
Neither agree not disagree
Tend to disagree
Strongly disagree
Don't know
10
21
81
68
10
11
Which of these statements comes closer to your own?
‘It is a good thing if many immigrants retain the culture and way of
life of the country they came from, as this enhances the variety of
life in Britain today'
‘It would be far better for the future of Britain if many more
immigrants integrated more into our society and adopted a British
way of life'
Don’t know
39
17
36
8
When people lose their job because their employer has to
reduce its workforce which of these has the biggest
responsibility for ensuring they have enough to live on while
they are looking for a new job?
The company that laid them off
The Government
The people themselves
Don't know
35
38
20
7
Thinking about someone growing up in Britain today who is
talented but born into a poor family. What do you think are
their chances of ...
Receiving a good education
Their chances are high
Their chances are reasonable
Their chances are not very good
They have no chance at all
Don’t know
9
52
33
4
3
13
49
33
3
2
Thinking about someone growing up in Britain today who is
talented but born into a poor family. What do you think are
their chances of ...
Receiving a good education
Their chances are high
Their chances are reasonable
Their chances are not very good
They have no chance at all
Don't know
Ending up with a reasonably well-paid job
Their chances are high
Their chances are reasonable
Their chances are not very good
They have no chance at all
Don’t know
9
57
28
3
3
12
53
30
4
2
Ending up with a reasonably well-paid job
Their chances are high
Their chances are reasonable
Their chances are not very good
They have no chance at all
Don't know
20
50
23
4
3
30
45
20
3
2
Getting to the very top of their chosen field if they are
determined enough
Their chances are high
Their chances are reasonable
Their chances are not very good
They have no chance at all
Don't know
55
49
25
19
7
13
18
14
The world is becoming warmer as a result of human activity
The world is becoming warmer but NOT because of human
activity
The world is NOT becoming warmer
Not sure
14
79
8
Would you support or oppose the following measures to
reduce global warming?
Increase taxes on gasoline
Support
Oppose
Not sure
20
67
14
Increase airline fares
Support
Oppose
Not sure
Getting to the very top of their chosen field if they are
determined enough
Their chances are high
Their chances are reasonable
Their chances are not very good
They have no chance at all
Don’t know
Turning now to the subject of climate change do you think…
The world is becoming warmer as a result of human activity
The world is becoming warmer but NOT because of human
activity
The world is NOT becoming warmer
Not sure
Turning now to the subject of climate change do you think…
Would you support or oppose the following measures to
reduce global warming?
Increase taxes on petrol
Support
Oppose
Not sure
15
76
9
Increase airline fares
Support
Oppose
Not sure
40
50
10
GREAT BRITAIN
%
Build more nuclear power stations
Support
Oppose
Not sure
44
34
23
Increase taxes generally in order to subsidise ‘clean energy’
such as solar power and wind farms
Support
Oppose
Not sure
33
51
17
36
50
14
Build more nuclear power stations
Support
Oppose
Not sure
Increase taxes generally in order to subsidize clean energy
such as solar power and wind farms
Support
Oppose
Not sure
Do you believe there is a God?
Yes I do
No I don’t
Not sure
39
36
25
80
9
11
Do you believe there is a God?
Yes, I do
No, I don't
Not sure
53
34
9
3
1
[To those who believe in God] How important is religion in your
daily life?
Very important
Somewhat important
Not very important
Unimportant
Not sure
[To those who believe in God} How important is religion in your
daily life?
Very important
Somewhat important
Not very important
Unimportant
Not sure
Do you regularly go to a place of worship such as a church
synagogue mosque or temple to take part in a religious
service?
Yes normally at least once a week
Yes normally at least once a month
Yes less often
Yes but only for special religious festivals (e.g. Christmas, Diwali,
Passover)
21
39
34
5
0
%
48
33
18
UNITED STATES
Do you regularly go to a place of worship such as a church
synagogue mosque or temple to take part in a religious
service?
Yes normally at least once a week
Yes normally at least once a month
Yes less often
Yes but only for special religious festivals (e.g. Christmas, Diwali,
Passover)
18
6
9
33
7
15
14
7
Yes but only for special occasions such as weddings and funerals
33
15
Yes but only for special occasions such as weddings and funerals
No
How would you feel if your son or daughter married someone
of a different religion?
Very upset
Somewhat upset
Not upset at all
Not sure
20
23
4
16
68
13
7
17
63
13
No
How would you feel if your son or daughter married someone
of a different religion?
Very upset
Somewhat upset
Not upset at all
Not sure
16
57
27
54
27
19
[To all] Do you believe that there is a Hell, where sinners who
do not repent their sins go when they die?
Yes, I do
No, I don't
Not sure
11
63
14
2
10
6
28
31
21
14
I would be delighted
I wouldn't mind
I would be sorry
I would be angry
Don't know
1
33
21
34
12
2
27
18
35
19
63
10
30
40
13
19
15
11
I would be delighted
I wouldn't mind
I would be sorry
I would be angry
Don't know
Which do you think is more likely to be the correct
explanation for the origin of the earth?
The theory of evolution
The account of creation as told in the Bible
Intelligent design - evolution has happened, but by intelligent
design
Not sure
15
15
61
33
18
36
3
3
12
4
[To all] Do you believe that there is a Hell where sinners who
do not repent their sins go when they die?
Yes I do
No I don’t
Not sure
How would you feel if the Prime Minister were an atheist?
I would be delighted
I wouldn’t mind
I would be sorry
I would be angry
Don’t know
How would you feel if the President were an atheist?
How would you feel if the Prime Minister were a Muslim?
I would be delighted
I wouldn’t mind
I would be sorry
I would be angry
Don’t know
Which do you think is more likely to be the correct
explanation for the origin of the earth?
The theory of evolution
The account of creation as told in the Bible
“Intelligent design” – evolution has happened but by intelligent
design
Not sure
When do you think abortion should be legal?
Abortion should always be legal. There should be no restrictions
on abortion
Abortion should be legal but with some restrictions (such as lateterm abortions)
Abortion should only be legal in special circumstances such as
when the life of the mother is in danger
Abortion should be illegal. It should never be allowed.
Not sure
How would you feel if the President were a Muslim?
When do you think abortion should be legal?
Abortion should always be legal. There should be no restrictions
on abortion
Abortion should be legal but with some restrictions (such as lateterm abortions)
Abortion should only be legal in special circumstances such as
when the life of the mother is in danger
Abortion should be illegal. It should never be allowed.
Not sure
GREAT BRITAIN
%
%
UNITED STATES
Yes it is a sin
No it is not a sin but it is not generally desirable
No it is perfectly acceptable behaviour
Don’t know
5
22
71
2
33
29
34
4
Yes, it is a sin
No, it is not a sin, but it is not generally desirable
No, it is perfectly acceptable behavior
Don't know
Do you regard homosexuality as a sin or not?
Yes it is a sin
No it is not a sin but it is not generally desirable
No it is perfectly acceptable behaviour
Don’t know
13
37
46
4
40
27
26
7
Do you regard homosexuality as a sin or not?
Yes, it is a sin
No, it is not a sin, but it is not generally desirable
No, it is perfectly acceptable behavior
Don't know
Do you regard sex between unmarried people as a sin or not?
Do you regard sex between unmarried people as a sin or not?
Do you think homosexual couples should have the right to
register their relationship as civil unions so that partners
have the same legal and financial rights as married couples?
Do you think homosexual couples should have the right to
register their relationship as civil unions so that partners
have the same legal and financial rights as married couples?
Yes they should
No they should not
Don’t know
66
26
7
55
37
9
Yes, they should
No, they should not
Don't know
Do you favour the death penalty for murder?
Yes always
Yes sometimes depending on the circumstances
No the death penalty is wrong
Don’t know
21
53
24
2
26
50
20
5
Do you favor the death penalty for murder?
Yes, always
Yes, sometimes, depending on the circumstances
No, the death penalty is wrong
Don't know
Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
‘It may be necessary to curb traditional civil liberties in order
to protect this country more effectively against terrorism’
‘It may be necessary to curb traditional civil liberties in order
to protect this country more effectively against terrorism’
Strongly agree
Tend to agree
Neither agree not disagree
Tend to disagree
Strongly disagree
Don’t know
Some people talk of a 'special relationship' between Britain
and the United States.
How close do you think this relationship currently is?
Very close
Fairly close
Not very close
Not at all close
Don’t know
12
32
16
18
15
9
12
22
15
18
25
8
Strongly agree
Tend to agree
Neither agree not disagree
Tend to disagree
Strongly disagree
Don't know
8
50
31
6
5
17
54
16
1
12
Some people talk of a 'special relationship' between Britain
and the United States.
How close do you think this relationship currently is?
Very close
Fairly close
Not very close
Not at all close
Don't know
7
39
35
11
8
29
49
7
2
14
Very close
Fairly close
Not very close
Not at all close
Don't know
How close do you think it should be over the next few years?
Very close
Fairly close
Not very close
Not at all close
Don’t know
How close do you think it should be over the next few years?
How satisfied are you with the job being done by each of the
following?
US President George W Bush
Very satisfied
Fairly satisfied
Fairly dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Don’t know
2
11
24
50
13
9
23
13
53
2
How satisfied are you with the job being done by each of the
following?
US President George W Bush
Very satisfied
Fairly satisfied
Fairly dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Don't know
UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown
Very satisfied
Fairly satisfied
Fairly dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Don’t know
3
34
31
27
6
2
27
12
5
54
UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown
Very satisfied
Fairly satisfied
Fairly dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Don't know
The United Nations
Very satisfied
Fairly satisfied
Fairly dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Don’t know
2
38
29
14
17
2
19
25
37
17
The United Nations
Very satisfied
Fairly satisfied
Fairly dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Don't know
The European Union
Very satisfied
Fairly satisfied
Fairly dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Don’t know
2
26
30
27
16
2
20
20
20
37
The European Union
Very satisfied
Fairly satisfied
Fairly dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Don't know
GREAT BRITAIN
NATO
Very satisfied
Fairly satisfied
Fairly dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Don’t know
%
4
41
21
7
28
%
UNITED STATES
3
23
21
20
33
NATO
Very satisfied
Fairly satisfied
Fairly dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Don't know
Finally, here are some past leaders of the United States and
United Kingdom.
Finally, here are some past leaders of the United States and
United Kingdom.
Suppose you could choose one of the following, in their
prime, to be President. Which one would you choose?
Suppose you could choose one of the following in their prime
to be Prime Minister. Which one would you choose?
Margaret Thatcher
Bill Clinton
Tony Blair
Ronald Reagan
Not sure
36
23
21
3
17
39
35
8
8
10
Ronald Reagan
Bill Clinton
Margaret Thatcher
Tony Blair
Not sure
YouGov Survey Results - United States
Sample Size: 1000
Fieldwork: March 7-11, 2008
Generally speaking do
you think of yourself as…
All US Adults
Unweighted Sample
Generally speaking do you think of yourself as…
Democrat
Republican
Independent
Other
Not sure
Gender
Age
Income
Total
18 to 35 to Over >
Dem- Repub- Inde<
Male Female
34
54
55 $50k $50k
ocrat lican pendent
1000
1000
%
340
370
%
290
286
%
321
304
%
483
478
%
517
522
%
276
210
%
401
421
%
324
369
%
444
432
%
556
568
%
34
29
32
2
3
100
0
0
0
0
0
100
0
0
0
0
0
100
0
0
31
30
37
1
2
37
29
28
2
5
34
26
30
3
7
33
31
33
1
2
36
29
33
1
2
38
25
29
2
6
31
32
35
1
1
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
It is important that [my party's] leaders to stick to
their principles even if that means that nothing gets
done.
Agree strongly
Tend to agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Tend to disagree
Disagree strongly
Not sure
14
25
21
24
13
3
13
22
22
28
12
3
18
28
18
20
14
3
10
25
23
23
14
4
19
27
17
22
13
2
10
23
25
26
13
4
14
27
22
22
13
3
14
26
21
24
13
3
15
22
21
26
14
4
15
23
22
25
12
4
13
26
21
24
14
3
[To Democrats/Independents] How would you feel if
you had a son or daughter who married a
Republican?
Very upset
Somewhat upset
Not upset at all
Not sure
5
14
69
12
5
15
66
14
0
0
0
0
5
13
73
9
6
15
67
12
4
13
70
12
3
20
66
11
6
11
70
13
6
12
71
12
3
13
70
14
6
15
68
11
[To Republicans/Independents] How would you feel if
you had a son or daughter who married a
Democrat?
Very upset
Somewhat upset
Not upset at all
Not sure
4
19
66
11
0
0
0
0
6
22
60
13
0
11
81
8
6
22
62
10
3
15
70
12
6
24
58
12
5
21
60
13
2
12
79
8
5
16
66
14
4
21
66
9
50
41
38
33
29
27
22
20
14
14
26
65
12
55
6
48
3
5
22
15
84
13
74
6
64
5
53
46
4
5
47
41
33
34
23
25
16
13
14
17
57
42
42
35
33
31
27
21
17
9
43
40
33
31
24
23
17
19
11
18
55
51
34
37
27
30
20
14
17
14
48
37
40
34
29
28
21
20
12
13
48
38
37
28
30
23
24
25
12
14
43
42
33
34
25
28
18
20
14
18
56
40
41
32
32
26
24
20
13
10
Which of the following words would you use to
describe people who are Republicans? [Please tick
all that apply]
Patriotic
Closed-minded
Intelligent
Hypocritical
Honest
Selfish
Generous
Open-minded
Mean
None of the above
© 2008 YouGov plc. All Rights Reserved
www.yougov.com
Generally speaking do
you think of yourself as…
All US Adults
Unweighted Sample
Gender
Age
Income
Total
18 to 35 to Over >
Dem- Repub- Inde<
Male Female
34
54
55 $50k $50k
ocrat lican pendent
1000
1000
%
340
370
%
290
286
%
321
304
%
483
478
%
517
522
%
276
210
%
401
421
%
324
369
%
444
432
%
556
568
%
42
35
34
31
30
30
24
21
13
13
73
53
8
49
47
4
3
37
3
12
14
16
64
18
19
59
48
8
30
9
35
33
35
24
23
33
23
17
9
17
40
36
40
31
31
36
31
24
19
10
44
34
29
31
30
24
17
19
8
17
48
38
33
29
29
25
27
23
14
13
40
35
35
33
27
29
23
19
13
14
40
32
33
31
35
34
22
21
12
13
43
35
28
31
31
25
22
22
11
18
41
35
38
31
30
34
26
20
15
10
35
35
18
5
4
3
29
42
20
4
3
3
23
35
22
10
10
1
53
31
10
2
2
3
43
35
11
5
6
1
28
36
23
5
3
6
29
37
18
4
6
6
34
36
19
5
5
2
41
34
16
5
2
2
30
38
19
6
3
6
39
33
17
4
6
2
50
34
9
4
1
1
43
39
12
5
1
1
49
36
8
5
1
1
60
28
7
3
2
1
55
31
7
4
2
0
45
37
12
4
0
2
38
40
12
6
2
2
50
34
9
4
1
2
59
30
7
3
1
0
48
35
11
4
0
2
51
34
8
5
2
1
20
27
30
13
9
2
21
27
27
16
7
1
19
26
31
12
12
1
20
27
32
12
7
2
19
23
30
15
13
1
22
30
30
12
5
2
13
25
32
17
12
2
23
27
28
13
8
2
24
28
30
11
7
1
22
28
29
13
7
2
19
26
31
14
10
1
27
45
18
6
2
2
24
47
19
6
3
2
28
44
20
6
2
1
30
48
14
4
1
2
37
44
12
4
1
2
18
46
24
7
3
3
31
44
18
4
1
3
22
48
19
7
2
3
31
43
17
6
3
1
23
40
25
5
3
3
31
49
12
6
1
1
21
31
20
17
8
2
19
27
20
21
12
3
23
30
20
19
7
1
24
36
19
14
6
2
25
31
19
15
11
1
18
31
22
20
6
4
16
26
27
20
8
4
21
33
19
16
9
2
26
32
16
17
9
1
19
32
24
16
7
4
23
30
17
19
10
1
Which of the following words would you use to
describe people who are Democrats? [Please tick all
that apply]
Open-minded
Intelligent
Hypocritical
Generous
Patriotic
Closed-minded
Selfish
Honest
Mean
None of the above
Do you agre or disagree with the following
statements?
The country would be better off if everyone in
Congress were more independent and less partisan.
Agree strongly
Tend to agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Tend to disagree
Disagree strongly
Not sure
The problem with politics today is that everyone
thinks about what's good for themselves and
forgets what's good for the country
Agree strongly
Tend to agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Tend to disagree
Disagree strongly
Not sure
It makes me angry when I see Democratic and
Republican leaders arguing with each other.
Agree strongly
Tend to agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Tend to disagree
Disagree strongly
Not sure
Disagreement about policy is healthy in a
democracy.
Agree strongly
Tend to agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Tend to disagree
Disagree strongly
Not sure
Democrats and the Republicans generally argue
over things that are not very important.
Agree strongly
Tend to agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Tend to disagree
Disagree strongly
Not sure
© 2008 YouGov plc. All Rights Reserved
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Generally speaking do
you think of yourself as…
All US Adults
Unweighted Sample
Gender
Age
Income
Total
18 to 35 to Over >
Dem- Repub- Inde<
Male Female
34
54
55 $50k $50k
ocrat lican pendent
1000
1000
%
340
370
%
290
286
%
321
304
%
483
478
%
517
522
%
276
210
%
401
421
%
324
369
%
444
432
%
556
568
%
34
35
16
6
6
2
37
37
19
4
2
2
27
31
16
11
13
1
38
39
12
4
4
3
34
34
15
7
10
1
35
37
17
6
2
4
24
40
21
6
5
3
37
34
14
7
6
2
40
33
15
5
5
1
37
35
16
4
4
3
33
36
16
8
7
1
63
28
9
57
34
9
69
26
5
64
24
11
66
26
8
60
29
11
60
29
12
64
26
10
65
28
7
59
30
12
67
26
8
98
60
54
26
19
1
99
67
49
25
19
1
99
56
63
28
20
0
98
57
53
26
18
2
99
54
52
23
16
0
98
66
55
29
22
2
97
61
48
28
16
2
98
56
51
27
18
1
100
65
62
23
22
0
97
60
52
26
20
2
100
61
55
26
18
0
39
40
11
2
7
41
41
10
2
6
40
43
11
1
5
40
38
13
3
6
41
40
12
2
5
38
40
11
3
9
44
36
10
1
8
39
42
11
2
7
36
42
13
3
6
36
39
12
3
9
42
41
11
2
5
47
27
21
6
45
30
19
6
57
19
20
4
41
30
23
6
51
24
20
5
42
30
22
6
47
25
20
7
42
26
25
8
53
29
16
2
36
33
23
8
56
22
19
4
26
41
16
18
25
42
17
16
30
37
17
16
24
43
15
17
29
43
13
16
23
38
20
19
32
28
17
23
24
42
16
18
23
49
16
12
23
42
15
20
27
40
17
16
24
25
38
12
25
25
40
10
29
20
40
10
22
31
34
13
27
27
35
12
22
24
42
12
39
18
31
12
22
23
42
14
16
35
40
9
21
28
38
13
27
23
39
11
I would like Democrats and the Republicans to come
together and compromise.
Agree strongly
Tend to agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Tend to disagree
Disagree strongly
Not sure
What's more important in a President: character or
experience?
Character
Experience
Not sure
Who should be responsible for teaching children the
difference between right and wrong? [Tick all that
you think should be responsible for teaching good
habits and conduct.]
Parents
Schools
Religious leaders
Political Leaders
Television / movie makers
None of the above
Do you think the outcome of the Presidential
election this year will have much impact on you
personally?
Yes, a big impact
Yes, some impact
No, not much impact
No impact at all
Not sure
Would you say you and your immediate family are
‘better off’ or ‘worse off’ than your parents’
immediate family when they were your age?
Better
Worse
About the same
Don’t know
Do you think your children (or if you don’t have any
children people of the next generation) will be
‘better off’ or ‘worse off’ than you are now when they
are your age?
Better
Worse
About the same
Don’t know
Now looking ahead – do you think that a year from
now you (and your immediate family) will be ‘better
off’ financially or ‘worse off’ or just about the same
as now?
Better off
Worse off
About the same
Not sure
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Generally speaking do
you think of yourself as…
Gender
Age
Income
Total
18 to 35 to Over >
Dem- Repub- Inde<
Male Female
34
54
55 $50k $50k
ocrat lican pendent
1000
1000
%
340
370
%
290
286
%
321
304
%
483
478
%
517
522
%
276
210
%
401
421
%
324
369
%
444
432
%
556
568
%
7
39
32
12
10
8
38
32
11
11
12
43
27
11
7
3
39
37
14
8
9
38
33
14
6
5
40
31
11
13
5
45
29
9
11
8
37
33
12
10
8
37
33
15
8
6
39
29
15
12
8
40
34
10
7
7
29
36
18
11
6
24
41
19
10
12
35
32
12
10
3
29
37
21
9
10
29
35
18
7
4
28
37
17
14
9
31
33
14
13
7
26
38
18
11
6
30
37
20
9
6
28
32
21
14
8
29
40
15
8
Trust a great deal
Trust to some extent
Do not trust much
Do not trust at all
Don't know
1
19
45
31
3
2
26
49
20
3
1
21
43
32
3
0
13
45
38
3
2
21
43
33
1
1
18
48
28
6
3
21
46
24
5
0
18
46
32
4
1
19
45
34
1
1
19
46
28
6
1
20
45
33
2
Trust a great deal
Trust to some extent
Do not trust much
Do not trust at all
Don't know
3
35
38
19
5
6
40
37
14
3
3
37
33
22
5
1
29
44
21
5
3
35
39
20
3
3
34
38
18
6
5
38
37
13
8
1
33
38
23
5
4
34
40
20
2
3
33
38
19
7
3
36
38
20
3
Trust a great deal
Trust to some extent
Do not trust much
Do not trust at all
Don't know
3
44
35
14
4
4
48
33
9
5
2
44
33
18
3
2
42
38
14
4
4
46
32
16
3
2
43
37
12
6
6
45
32
9
7
1
43
35
17
5
2
46
37
14
2
3
41
38
12
5
3
47
32
15
4
Trust a great deal
Trust to some extent
Do not trust much
Do not trust at all
Don't know
2
26
37
30
6
1
17
39
37
6
6
42
33
16
4
1
23
37
34
5
4
26
33
33
4
1
26
40
27
7
4
22
40
27
7
1
25
37
29
8
2
30
34
33
2
2
24
38
29
8
2
28
36
30
4
Trust a great deal
Trust to some extent
Do not trust much
Do not trust at all
Don't know
3
31
31
31
4
4
44
34
14
4
2
17
28
50
4
2
31
32
32
3
3
29
28
37
3
3
33
34
25
6
4
29
39
22
5
2
31
29
33
5
3
33
27
35
2
4
30
33
27
6
1
32
30
34
3
Trust a great deal
Trust to some extent
Do not trust much
Do not trust at all
Don't know
14
45
18
17
7
23
58
12
1
6
7
26
27
33
6
12
50
15
18
5
15
41
17
23
4
13
49
18
10
9
24
43
17
9
8
11
44
18
18
8
10
48
17
21
4
14
45
18
13
10
15
45
17
19
4
All US Adults
Unweighted Sample
Looking further ahead how optimistic or pessimistic
are you regarding the prospects for the quality of
life in the U.S. over the next few years?
Very optimistic
Fairly optimistic
Fairly pessimistic
Very pessimistic
Don't know
How optimistic or pessimistic are you regarding the
prospects for the economy in the U.S. over the next
few years?
Very optimistic
Fairly optimistic
Fairly pessimistic
Very pessimistic
Don't know
How much do you trust each of the following?
National politicians
Local politicians in your area
Public officials (civil servants / administrators)
People who run large companies
Journalists
University professors
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Generally speaking do
you think of yourself as…
Gender
Age
Income
Total
18 to 35 to Over >
Dem- Repub- Inde<
Male Female
34
54
55 $50k $50k
ocrat lican pendent
1000
1000
%
340
370
%
290
286
%
321
304
%
483
478
%
517
522
%
276
210
%
401
421
%
324
369
%
444
432
%
556
568
%
Trust a great deal
Trust to some extent
Do not trust much
Do not trust at all
Don't know
9
55
23
10
4
12
55
22
7
5
7
54
26
10
3
6
58
22
11
3
10
52
25
11
3
7
58
21
8
5
12
61
17
6
5
8
52
24
11
5
6
55
27
11
1
8
52
24
10
6
9
57
22
9
3
Trust a great deal
Trust to some extent
Do not trust much
Do not trust at all
Don't know
22
63
9
3
2
21
65
9
2
4
26
63
8
3
1
20
63
12
4
2
25
63
8
3
1
20
63
10
3
3
26
58
10
3
3
19
66
9
3
3
24
63
9
4
1
20
61
11
5
4
24
65
8
2
1
Trust a great deal
Trust to some extent
Do not trust much
Do not trust at all
Don't know
25
56
9
3
6
21
57
13
3
6
29
55
8
2
6
26
59
6
2
7
25
59
9
2
6
25
54
10
4
7
21
56
13
4
6
21
59
9
3
7
33
53
7
2
5
21
53
14
5
7
28
59
6
1
6
34
40
43
20
18
59
13
17
32
15
1
17
19
65
26
9
69
16
24
38
6
1
59
59
23
14
29
45
11
5
22
25
0
29
45
42
18
19
63
9
21
34
14
1
37
44
38
22
21
59
11
15
33
15
0
31
36
49
19
16
59
15
20
30
15
1
27
31
38
29
19
59
12
24
36
17
1
40
39
40
17
19
61
15
14
30
15
1
32
48
53
17
17
57
11
16
30
13
1
31
35
47
20
18
60
15
18
31
13
2
36
43
41
21
18
58
12
17
32
17
0
16
20
23
25
32
33
5
5
11
16
21
23
15
17
22
17
23
23
20
22
22
16
19
21
12
20
24
19
24
20
14
17
25
33
6
72
30
42
25
28
36
35
27
38
8
4
8
10
5
11
8
7
8
10
6
14
14
19
21
21
28
6
5
11
12
13
17
9
11
15
18
17
23
18
19
15
14
12
18
10
13
24
18
18
17
10
11
20
44
23
71
45
59
30
39
47
46
37
50
10
7
8
12
6
13
10
11
8
10
9
46
31
23
29
45
26
73
9
19
42
36
22
49
34
16
43
27
30
43
31
26
53
27
21
41
35
25
43
28
29
49
32
19
All US Adults
Unweighted Sample
Judges
Doctors
Your neighbors
Which two or three of these are the most important
issues facing Britain these days? [Please tick up to
3 options]
Terrorism
Immigration
Health care
Education
Taxation
The economy generally
Crime
Global warming
Iraq
Personal morality
Not sure
Thinking about Iraq, do you think the UNITED
STATES should...
Withdraw all its troops from Iraq immediately
Withdraw all its troops by the end of 2008
Set a firm date now to withdraw all troops by 2009 or
2010
Stay as long as it takes to achieve security and stability
in Iraq
Don't know
Thinking about Afghanistan, do you think the
UNITED STATES should...
Withdraw all U.S. troops from Afghanistan immediately
Withdraw all its troops by the end of 2008
Set a firm date now to withdraw all troops by 2009 or
2010
Stay as long as it takes to achieve security and stability
in Afhganistan
Don't know
Do you think the U.S. Government should, if
necessary, be prepared to take military action
against Iran to prevent Iran acquiring nuclear
weapons?
Should
Should not
Don't know
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Generally speaking do
you think of yourself as…
Gender
Age
Income
Total
18 to 35 to Over >
Dem- Repub- Inde<
Male Female
34
54
55 $50k $50k
ocrat lican pendent
1000
1000
%
340
370
%
290
286
%
321
304
%
483
478
%
517
522
%
276
210
%
401
421
%
324
369
%
444
432
%
556
568
%
26
9
52
24
32
20
21
30
25
19
32
21
8
26
13
19
2
18
9
20
8
21
8
20
11
19
8
23
6
21
9
21
7
37
46
20
41
36
38
37
34
41
40
34
8
7
7
8
5
12
10
9
6
11
6
31
50
9
33
34
29
34
28
33
29
33
48
26
74
47
49
47
44
49
50
46
49
8
13
7
18
9
8
8
12
7
10
8
16
10
13
7
16
7
10
7
17
8
10
Concentrate on reducing taxes on the poor to help
reduce poverty
20
33
7
16
19
20
28
18
15
25
15
Concentrate on reducing taxes on middle-income
working families
35
40
27
38
35
34
30
33
41
32
37
Concentrate on reducing taxes on the better off to help
encourage entreprise
3
2
7
2
5
2
3
3
4
3
4
Spread the tax cuts across all groups
Don't know
39
3
21
4
57
1
42
2
39
1
40
4
36
3
42
4
39
1
35
5
43
1
10
25
35
17
11
2
5
20
37
22
13
2
18
34
31
9
8
1
8
23
36
20
12
2
12
27
31
16
14
1
8
23
38
18
9
3
16
24
35
15
6
4
8
25
38
16
12
2
8
26
30
21
15
1
9
22
36
18
11
4
11
27
33
16
12
1
28
36
19
10
6
2
35
43
15
4
1
2
17
31
21
17
13
1
30
34
21
10
5
2
29
34
15
13
8
1
27
37
22
6
3
3
21
43
21
7
3
5
30
32
19
11
6
2
33
34
17
10
6
0
30
38
18
7
3
4
27
34
19
12
7
1
All US Adults
Unweighted Sample
In future, in what circumstances, if any, should the
U.S. take military action against another country?
Whenever it feels it is in the interests of the United
States to do so, regardless of whether other countries or
the United Nations approve
Only if the U.S. can act jointly with its allies
Only if the United Nations approves
the U.S. should never take military action against
another country, other than in response to a military
attack on the U.S.
Don't know
Thinking about the provision of services such as
health and education which of these options do you
favour most for the British Government over the
next few years?
The Government should have a bigger role in the
provision of services to the people, and increase taxes if
necessary
The Government should have a smaller role in the
provision of services to the people, and reduce taxes
The present balance is about right
Don't know
If the Government was able to reduce taxes should
it…
Thinking about the role of private companies in
Britain these days, do you agree or disagree with
the following statements?
In general, I admire the people who run large,
successful companies
Strongly agree
Tend to agree
Neither agree not disagree
Tend to disagree
Strongly disagree
Don't know
Large, successful companies make excessive
profits at the expense of their employees and / or
customers
Strongly agree
Tend to agree
Neither agree not disagree
Tend to disagree
Strongly disagree
Don't know
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Generally speaking do
you think of yourself as…
Gender
Age
Income
Total
18 to 35 to Over >
Dem- Repub- Inde<
Male Female
34
54
55 $50k $50k
ocrat lican pendent
1000
1000
%
340
370
%
290
286
%
321
304
%
483
478
%
517
522
%
276
210
%
401
421
%
324
369
%
444
432
%
556
568
%
44
29
17
5
2
2
54
28
14
1
0
3
22
33
26
12
6
2
54
28
13
3
1
1
50
27
13
7
3
1
38
32
21
4
2
4
43
29
17
5
2
5
40
31
19
5
2
2
49
27
15
5
4
1
43
28
20
4
2
4
45
30
15
6
3
1
17
31
27
12
7
6
8
25
34
19
11
5
29
37
24
5
2
4
17
33
23
13
9
7
22
31
22
13
9
4
13
31
31
12
6
8
16
34
26
10
5
10
18
29
27
12
8
6
17
31
27
14
9
2
15
30
29
12
5
8
18
32
25
12
9
4
‘Free trade is generally a good thing because
consumers benefit from cheaper goods and services,
we can sell more abroad and, in the end, our economy
is better off'
31
23
38
35
36
27
38
31
26
28
34
‘Free trade is often harmful because too many workers
here in Britain are liable to lose their jobs to unfair
foreign competition, and our economy suffers'
55
61
50
55
56
55
46
55
64
54
56
Don't know
13
16
12
10
8
19
16
14
10
18
10
25
51
12
12
21
56
10
12
30
45
11
13
27
52
11
10
29
55
11
6
22
47
12
19
28
43
12
18
25
54
10
11
24
54
12
10
21
49
14
16
29
53
10
9
21
56
12
11
18
61
10
11
27
46
15
12
18
62
11
9
21
59
14
6
20
53
11
16
24
48
9
18
21
58
13
8
16
60
14
9
18
55
13
15
23
57
12
8
19
48
19
14
16
53
18
13
24
42
20
15
19
51
19
11
21
51
20
8
17
46
18
19
21
40
18
21
20
52
18
11
17
51
21
11
15
50
17
18
22
47
20
10
48
23
17
13
42
28
18
13
48
20
19
14
55
21
14
11
51
23
19
8
45
22
15
18
57
16
10
18
47
25
18
9
41
25
21
13
43
24
17
16
51
22
17
10
All US Adults
Unweighted Sample
Large companies have too much influence over the
U.S. government these days
Strongly agree
Tend to agree
Neither agree not disagree
Tend to disagree
Strongly disagree
Don't know
The profit motive is the best spur to job-creation in
the U.S. these days, because the drive to succeed
creates more job
Strongly agree
Tend to agree
Neither agree not disagree
Tend to disagree
Strongly disagree
Don't know
Which of these views about free trade – that is
countries trading with each other without tariffs or
other controls – comes closer to your own?
People sometimes talk about 'globalisation', with
companies investing, trading and employing people
around the world. In general, do you think
globalisation is generally good or bad for …
The U.S. economy?
Good
Bad
Doesn't make much difference either way
Don't know
Job opportunities for young people in the U.S.
today?
Good
Bad
Doesn't make much difference either way
Don't know
The economic security of you and your family?
Good
Bad
Doesn't make much difference either way
Don't know
Consumers, by providing a wider range of
affordable goods?
Good
Bad
Doesn't make much difference either way
Don't know
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Generally speaking do
you think of yourself as…
All US Adults
Unweighted Sample
Gender
Age
Income
Total
18 to 35 to Over >
Dem- Repub- Inde<
Male Female
34
54
55 $50k $50k
ocrat lican pendent
1000
1000
%
340
370
%
290
286
%
321
304
%
483
478
%
517
522
%
276
210
%
401
421
%
324
369
%
444
432
%
556
568
%
7
18
19
22
27
6
10
24
24
19
16
7
3
13
14
23
43
5
8
18
19
25
24
6
8
21
19
22
27
3
6
16
19
22
28
10
8
21
21
22
18
10
8
16
19
20
31
6
5
18
17
25
31
4
7
18
21
20
27
8
7
19
18
24
28
5
32
32
14
14
5
4
25
32
15
17
7
4
38
35
10
10
4
2
33
30
15
14
5
4
31
34
13
15
6
2
33
30
14
13
5
5
28
27
18
18
4
6
34
33
13
9
6
4
33
34
11
16
5
1
36
28
15
12
4
5
29
35
12
15
6
2
15
21
13
16
32
4
24
27
15
15
15
4
7
14
9
18
49
4
13
19
14
15
36
3
15
21
11
14
37
2
14
20
15
17
27
6
19
23
16
15
22
6
12
18
12
18
36
4
13
23
12
14
36
3
16
22
15
16
26
6
13
20
12
16
37
3
21
32
8
21
19
24
32
19
16
25
19
68
55
84
69
74
62
56
68
77
62
72
11
13
8
10
8
14
12
14
7
14
9
39
17
36
8
51
26
15
9
31
9
56
4
34
15
41
10
36
17
40
7
42
17
32
9
44
16
34
7
37
17
38
9
39
20
34
8
43
17
31
10
37
18
40
6
Thinking about immigration, do you agree or
disagree with these statements?
Immigration in recent years has helped the U.S.
economy grow faster than it would have done
otherwise.
Strongly agree
Tend to agree
Neither agree not disagree
Tend to disagree
Strongly disagree
Don't know
Immigrants today are doing a significant number of
jobs that can and should be done by people born in
this country.
Strongly agree
Tend to agree
Neither agree not disagree
Tend to disagree
Strongly disagree
Don't know
‘There should be an amnesty for people who
entered America more than two years ago and have
lived here without committing any crimes or
claiming welfare benefits; they should be allowed to
stay in this country and acquire full citizenship.’
Strongly agree
Tend to agree
Neither agree not disagree
Tend to disagree
Strongly disagree
Don't know
Which of these statements comes closer to your
own?
‘It is a good thing if many immigrants retain the culture
and way of life of the country they came from, as this
enhances the variety of life in Britain today'
‘It would be far better for the future of Britain if many
more immigrants integrated more into our society and
adopted a British way of life'
Don’t know
When people lose their job because their employer
has to reduce its workforce which of these has the
biggest responsibility for ensuring they have
enough to live on while they are looking for a new
job?
The company that laid them off
The Government
The people themselves
Don't know
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Generally speaking do
you think of yourself as…
All US Adults
Unweighted Sample
Gender
Age
Income
Total
18 to 35 to Over >
Dem- Repub- Inde<
Male Female
34
54
55 $50k $50k
ocrat lican pendent
1000
1000
%
340
370
%
290
286
%
321
304
%
483
478
%
517
522
%
276
210
%
401
421
%
324
369
%
444
432
%
556
568
%
13
49
33
3
2
11
40
44
4
2
20
59
20
1
1
9
50
36
2
3
13
49
35
3
1
13
50
32
3
3
11
54
32
3
2
14
46
32
4
3
13
49
35
2
1
11
48
34
4
3
14
50
33
2
1
12
53
30
4
2
7
47
40
5
1
19
64
16
1
0
10
48
35
4
3
11
51
33
3
1
12
54
28
4
2
10
54
31
3
2
14
49
31
4
3
11
56
28
4
1
9
51
32
5
3
14
54
29
2
1
30
45
20
3
2
19
49
27
4
1
46
45
7
2
1
28
41
25
3
3
32
42
22
4
1
28
48
19
2
3
26
46
23
4
3
31
43
20
3
3
32
46
18
3
1
26
46
21
4
3
33
44
19
3
1
Thinking about someone growing up in Britain
today who is talented but born into a poor family.
What do you think are their chances of ...
Receiving a good education
Their chances are high
Their chances are reasonable
Their chances are not very good
They have no chance at all
Don't know
Ending up with a reasonably well-paid job
Their chances are high
Their chances are reasonable
Their chances are not very good
They have no chance at all
Don't know
Getting to the very top of their chosen field if they
are determined enough
Their chances are high
Their chances are reasonable
Their chances are not very good
They have no chance at all
Don't know
Turning now to the subject of climate change do you
think…
The world is becoming warmer as a result of human
activity
The world is becoming warmer but NOT because of
human activity
The world is NOT becoming warmer
Not sure
49
72
22
52
48
51
56
46
49
49
50
19
9
25
23
23
15
18
20
18
18
19
18
14
6
13
39
14
12
12
19
10
17
18
11
16
20
15
20
13
15
18
20
12
Support
Oppose
Not sure
14
79
8
20
70
11
4
92
4
18
74
8
16
77
7
11
80
9
19
76
6
11
79
10
13
80
7
12
81
7
15
76
8
Support
Oppose
Not sure
20
67
14
26
57
17
9
83
8
24
62
14
19
70
11
20
64
16
20
65
15
18
68
15
21
67
12
21
64
15
19
68
13
Support
Oppose
Not sure
48
33
18
39
43
19
57
28
15
55
27
18
63
26
12
35
41
24
41
34
25
45
37
18
58
28
14
37
41
22
58
27
16
36
50
14
51
31
17
18
71
11
35
53
12
36
54
10
36
46
18
45
41
14
31
55
14
33
52
15
36
46
18
36
53
11
Would you support or oppose the following
measures to reduce global warming?
Increase taxes on gasoline
Increase airline fares
Build more nuclear power stations
Increase taxes generally in order to subsidize clean
energy such as solar power and wind farms
Support
Oppose
Not sure
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Generally speaking do
you think of yourself as…
All US Adults
Unweighted Sample
Gender
Age
Income
Total
18 to 35 to Over >
Dem- Repub- Inde<
Male Female
34
54
55 $50k $50k
ocrat lican pendent
1000
1000
%
340
370
%
290
286
%
321
304
%
483
478
%
517
522
%
276
210
%
401
421
%
324
369
%
444
432
%
556
568
%
80
9
11
75
13
11
92
3
5
75
11
15
76
11
13
84
8
9
73
14
14
82
7
11
82
9
9
81
10
10
79
9
12
53
34
9
3
1
52
37
9
3
0
61
29
9
1
0
47
36
11
5
1
49
36
10
5
1
57
32
8
2
1
52
37
7
4
1
49
33
13
4
1
60
33
5
2
0
57
32
7
3
1
50
35
11
3
0
33
7
15
24
10
21
47
4
12
28
6
13
33
7
14
32
6
16
36
9
11
27
6
17
36
5
16
31
6
14
34
7
16
7
8
9
5
8
7
9
9
5
8
6
15
15
14
17
16
14
13
16
16
14
16
23
22
14
31
21
25
22
25
22
26
21
7
17
63
13
1
12
74
13
15
24
52
10
4
14
66
16
8
19
63
11
6
15
64
15
10
22
53
15
7
16
64
14
4
15
71
10
7
15
63
15
7
19
63
11
54
27
19
52
32
17
69
15
17
45
34
21
53
28
20
56
27
17
51
28
22
58
24
19
53
31
16
56
26
18
53
28
19
6
28
31
21
14
10
31
28
17
14
1
15
42
31
11
7
37
29
15
12
7
33
32
18
10
5
24
31
23
17
9
37
25
14
15
4
26
29
24
16
5
24
40
22
10
6
26
31
20
18
6
30
32
21
10
2
27
18
35
19
3
36
18
22
22
0
9
22
55
13
2
34
15
30
20
2
30
17
37
14
1
24
18
33
24
4
36
14
27
19
1
25
16
37
21
1
22
22
39
17
2
26
17
34
21
1
28
18
36
17
Do you believe there is a God?
Yes, I do
No, I don't
Not sure
[To those who believe in God] How important is
religion in your daily life?
Very important
Somewhat important
Not very important
Unimportant
Not sure
Do you regularly go to a place of worship such as a
church synagogue mosque or temple to take part in
a religious service?
Yes normally at least once a week
Yes normally at least once a month
Yes less often
Yes but only for special religious festivals (e.g.
Christmas, Diwali, Passover)
Yes but only for special occasions such as weddings
and funerals
No
How would you feel if your son or daughter married
someone of a different religion?
Very upset
Somewhat upset
Not upset at all
Not sure
[To all] Do you believe that there is a Hell, where
sinners who do not repent their sins go when they
die?
Yes, I do
No, I don't
Not sure
How would you feel if the President were an atheist?
I would be delighted
I wouldn't mind
I would be sorry
I would be angry
Don't know
How would you feel if the President were a Muslim?
I would be delighted
I wouldn't mind
I would be sorry
I would be angry
Don't know
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Generally speaking do
you think of yourself as…
Gender
Age
Income
Total
18 to 35 to Over >
Dem- Repub- Inde<
Male Female
34
54
55 $50k $50k
ocrat lican pendent
1000
1000
%
340
370
%
290
286
%
321
304
%
483
478
%
517
522
%
276
210
%
401
421
%
324
369
%
444
432
%
556
568
%
30
40
39
38
13
59
36
27
34
35
26
45
38
35
26
42
29
42
26
44
34
37
19
14
19
24
20
17
18
19
19
16
21
11
10
9
13
10
12
10
13
10
14
9
Abortion should always be legal. There should be no
restrictions on abortion
15
25
2
16
14
15
17
12
16
15
15
Abortion should be legal but with some restrictions (such
as late-term abortions)
33
41
21
36
31
35
31
34
34
30
36
Abortion should only be legal in special circumstances
such as when the life of the mother is in danger
36
25
52
33
40
32
32
38
36
36
36
Abortion should be illegal. It should never be allowed.
Not sure
12
4
5
3
23
2
8
7
10
5
13
4
16
4
10
5
10
3
14
5
10
4
33
29
34
4
28
28
40
4
50
32
16
2
24
30
43
3
32
29
37
3
35
30
31
4
34
21
42
3
32
28
35
5
35
38
25
2
34
27
34
5
33
31
34
2
40
27
26
7
29
29
36
6
61
27
8
4
32
29
32
8
43
29
23
6
38
26
28
8
38
16
40
7
43
28
22
7
39
36
20
6
42
23
26
9
39
30
26
5
55
37
9
69
22
10
33
62
6
61
30
9
54
40
7
55
34
11
64
30
6
50
39
11
52
40
8
51
38
11
58
36
7
26
50
20
5
17
49
30
4
39
48
10
4
25
52
19
5
30
47
20
3
22
52
20
6
24
48
22
6
28
49
18
5
25
52
21
3
27
48
21
5
25
52
20
4
12
22
15
18
25
8
8
17
17
20
29
9
21
31
15
15
13
5
10
19
14
17
34
6
15
21
10
20
33
2
10
23
20
16
18
13
11
17
16
18
28
11
12
21
15
19
23
9
14
26
14
16
26
4
12
22
19
14
20
13
13
22
12
21
30
3
All US Adults
Unweighted Sample
Which do you think is more likely to be the correct
explanation for the origin of the earth?
The theory of evolution
The account of creation as told in the Bible
Intelligent design - evolution has happened, but by
intelligent design
Not sure
When do you think abortion should be legal?
Do you regard sex between unmarried people as a
sin or not?
Yes, it is a sin
No, it is not a sin, but it is not generally desirable
No, it is perfectly acceptable behavior
Don't know
Do you regard homosexuality as a sin or not?
Yes, it is a sin
No, it is not a sin, but it is not generally desirable
No, it is perfectly acceptable behavior
Don't know
Do you think homosexual couples should have the
right to register their relationship as civil unions so
that partners have the same legal and financial
rights as married couples?
Yes, they should
No, they should not
Don't know
Do you favor the death penalty for murder?
Yes, always
Yes, sometimes, depending on the circumstances
No, the death penalty is wrong
Don't know
Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
‘It may be necessary to curb traditional civil liberties
in order to protect this country more effectively
against terrorism’
Strongly agree
Tend to agree
Neither agree not disagree
Tend to disagree
Strongly disagree
Don't know
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Generally speaking do
you think of yourself as…
Gender
Age
Income
Total
18 to 35 to Over >
Dem- Repub- Inde<
Male Female
34
54
55 $50k $50k
ocrat lican pendent
1000
1000
%
340
370
%
290
286
%
321
304
%
483
478
%
517
522
%
276
210
%
401
421
%
324
369
%
444
432
%
556
568
%
17
54
16
1
12
13
50
21
2
13
22
56
9
1
12
19
57
17
1
7
25
60
10
1
4
10
47
21
2
20
12
50
18
1
19
17
55
14
2
13
22
55
17
1
6
13
50
17
2
20
21
57
15
1
6
29
49
7
2
14
23
49
8
2
19
39
44
5
1
11
28
53
9
2
8
37
49
6
2
6
21
48
9
2
21
24
48
8
1
19
27
47
9
2
16
35
51
5
2
7
22
47
9
1
21
34
50
6
2
9
Very satisfied
Fairly satisfied
Fairly dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Don't know
9
23
13
53
2
1
6
7
85
2
22
47
17
12
1
6
22
12
58
1
8
28
12
51
1
10
19
14
54
3
10
20
13
55
3
9
24
14
51
3
8
26
12
54
1
9
21
15
52
3
8
25
12
53
2
Very satisfied
Fairly satisfied
Fairly dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Don't know
2
27
12
5
54
2
19
11
6
62
4
37
11
3
46
1
28
14
5
52
3
33
15
3
47
2
22
9
6
61
2
22
10
5
60
1
25
16
5
53
3
35
9
3
51
2
27
10
6
54
2
28
13
3
54
Very satisfied
Fairly satisfied
Fairly dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Don't know
2
19
25
37
17
3
32
30
13
22
1
7
22
58
12
1
18
24
44
13
2
16
25
48
10
2
22
26
26
24
4
18
27
27
25
1
19
25
38
17
2
21
24
43
11
3
21
26
29
22
2
17
25
43
14
Very satisfied
Fairly satisfied
Fairly dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Don't know
2
20
20
20
37
4
26
15
10
45
0
12
26
29
32
1
23
20
25
31
3
22
24
28
24
1
19
17
13
50
3
22
16
18
42
1
17
22
22
39
3
23
22
19
32
2
21
20
15
42
2
20
21
24
34
Very satisfied
Fairly satisfied
Fairly dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Don't know
3
23
21
20
33
4
26
17
12
41
2
22
22
24
30
4
22
25
24
25
4
27
24
24
21
2
19
19
15
46
2
20
20
16
42
2
21
22
21
33
4
28
22
21
26
3
23
20
16
38
3
23
22
22
30
All US Adults
Unweighted Sample
Some people talk of a 'special relationship' between
Britain and the United States.
How close do you think this relationship currently
is?
Very close
Fairly close
Not very close
Not at all close
Don't know
How close do you think it should be over the next
few years?
Very close
Fairly close
Not very close
Not at all close
Don't know
How satisfied are you with the job being done by
each of the following?
US President George W Bush
UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown
The United Nations
The European Union
NATO
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Generally speaking do
you think of yourself as…
All US Adults
Unweighted Sample
Gender
Age
Income
Total
18 to 35 to Over >
Dem- Repub- Inde<
Male Female
34
54
55 $50k $50k
ocrat lican pendent
1000
1000
%
340
370
%
290
286
%
321
304
%
483
478
%
517
522
%
276
210
%
401
421
%
324
369
%
444
432
%
556
568
%
39
35
8
8
10
7
70
7
9
8
79
3
4
10
5
38
29
13
7
14
44
36
7
5
9
34
34
10
10
12
37
37
5
9
11
41
34
10
6
10
37
35
9
10
9
34
37
7
8
14
43
34
9
8
7
Finally, here are some past leaders of the United
States and United Kingdom.
Suppose you could choose one of the following, in
their prime, to be President. Which one would you
choose?
Ronald Reagan
Bill Clinton
Margaret Thatcher
Tony Blair
Not sure
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YouGov Survey Results - Great Britain
Sample Size: 1301
Fieldwork: 21st January 2008 - 3rd February 2008
Generally speaking do you
think of yourself as…
Gender
Social
Grade
Age
18 to 35 to
55 + ABC1 C2DE
34
54
373 467 461 701 597
350 426 525 741 557
%
%
%
%
%
Total
Con
Lab
Lib Dem
Male
Female
1301
1301
%
349
389
%
439
428
%
139
133
%
623
603
%
678
698
%
34
27
11
2
5
16
7
0
100
0
0
0
0
0
100
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
100
0
0
0
0
36
27
12
3
5
14
4
32
27
9
1
4
17
9
31
23
12
1
5
21
7
40
23
11
1
4
14
7
30
34
10
4
5
13
6
32
33
12
2
3
14
5
36
20
9
3
7
18
8
9
31
19
30
8
4
10
30
21
31
6
3
7
29
19
29
11
5
9
42
14
30
3
4
9
33
14
31
11
3
8
30
24
29
6
5
7
31
22
29
5
6
8
30
19
29
10
3
10
32
16
31
9
2
7
34
19
30
8
3
11
28
19
29
8
5
Very upset
Somewhat upset
Not upset at all
Not sure
4
15
73
8
0
0
0
0
4
15
73
8
0
0
0
0
6
14
75
6
3
17
71
10
3
14
72
11
4
19
72
6
6
12
74
8
4
18
71
7
4
12
74
9
[To Conservatives] How would you feel if you had a
son or daughter who married someone who was
Labour?
Very upset
Somewhat upset
Not upset at all
Not sure
2
8
83
7
2
8
83
7
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
8
84
8
3
8
83
6
0
8
84
8
2
4
85
9
2
11
82
5
2
9
80
8
0
6
89
5
38
32
27
25
22
18
15
9
6
22
65
4
62
2
2
54
43
1
16
12
23
46
12
35
34
4
6
14
2
24
38
52
15
38
34
3
5
14
2
15
40
34
27
26
29
19
16
11
6
18
35
30
28
23
16
18
14
7
5
25
29
33
24
22
18
15
13
9
4
28
38
34
26
26
26
14
13
10
4
19
45
28
32
24
21
26
19
7
8
19
44
32
32
24
25
20
17
9
6
17
31
31
22
25
19
16
13
9
5
27
All GB Adults
Unweighted Sample
Generally speaking do you think of yourself as…
Labour
Conservative
Liberal Democrat
Scottish / Welsh Nationalist
Something else
None of these
Don’t know
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
It is important that [my party's] leaders to stick to
their principles even if that means that nothing gets
done.
Agree strongly
Tend to agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Tend to disagree
Disagree strongly
Not sure
[To Lab ID] How would you feel if you had a son or
daughter who married a Conservative?
Which of the following words would you use to
describe people who are Conservative? [Please tick
all that apply]
Patriotic
Closed-minded
Intelligent
Hypocritical
Selfish
Open-minded
Honest
Mean
Generous
None of the above
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Generally speaking do you
think of yourself as…
All GB Adults
Unweighted Sample
Gender
Social
Grade
Age
18 to 35 to
55 + ABC1 C2DE
34
54
373 467 461 701 597
350 426 525 741 557
%
%
%
%
%
Total
Con
Lab
Lib Dem
Male
Female
1301
1301
%
349
389
%
439
428
%
139
133
%
623
603
%
678
698
%
32
26
22
16
16
15
12
11
9
24
50
49
4
7
20
12
4
8
10
18
7
5
50
33
4
27
26
20
1
22
39
28
11
10
23
9
6
6
13
22
36
28
21
17
17
16
14
11
9
23
29
23
22
15
14
15
10
11
8
25
29
17
18
13
13
13
10
9
6
31
27
23
26
16
13
14
14
12
8
26
40
36
20
17
20
18
10
12
11
17
34
30
22
16
15
16
13
13
8
21
30
21
21
16
16
14
10
9
9
28
16
41
21
10
2
11
18
44
20
9
1
8
11
40
25
15
3
7
21
50
15
7
1
7
19
43
18
10
3
8
13
39
24
10
1
14
12
31
25
12
2
18
14
42
25
7
2
10
22
48
13
11
1
5
16
45
18
10
2
8
16
35
24
10
1
14
31
43
14
9
1
2
34
43
14
7
1
0
25
46
15
12
2
1
26
51
14
9
0
1
31
40
15
11
1
2
31
46
12
7
1
3
22
37
21
14
1
5
30
46
14
7
1
2
40
44
7
7
1
1
29
46
13
11
1
1
34
40
15
7
1
3
16
22
31
20
9
2
13
20
31
23
12
0
16
25
31
19
7
1
17
19
24
23
15
1
12
19
30
24
13
2
19
25
31
16
6
3
9
18
31
24
13
6
15
26
34
18
8
1
23
23
27
18
8
1
14
22
31
22
10
2
18
23
30
17
8
3
22
50
18
4
1
4
26
53
15
3
1
1
18
57
19
4
1
2
33
53
9
3
2
0
29
49
13
4
1
3
15
51
23
4
1
5
23
43
20
4
1
9
19
55
21
3
1
2
25
51
14
7
1
2
24
54
15
4
1
2
20
46
22
5
1
7
17
35
26
16
3
3
12
34
28
21
3
2
16
40
23
19
2
1
21
36
26
13
3
2
16
35
26
17
3
2
18
35
26
15
2
4
16
26
34
15
3
6
17
39
26
16
1
2
20
38
21
17
3
1
15
36
25
18
4
2
20
34
27
14
1
4
Which of the following words would you use to
describe people who are Labour? [Please tick all
that apply]
Hypocritical
Closed-minded
Open-minded
Honest
Selfish
Patriotic
Generous
Intelligent
Mean
None of the above
Do you agree or disagree with the following
statements?
The country would be better off if everyone in
Parliament were more independent and less
partisan.
Agree strongly
Tend to agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Tend to disagree
Disagree strongly
Not sure
The problem with politics today is that everyone
thinks about what's good for themselves and
forgets what's good for the country.
Agree strongly
Tend to agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Tend to disagree
Disagree strongly
Not sure
It makes me angry when I see Labour and
Conservative leaders arguing with each other.
Agree strongly
Tend to agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Tend to disagree
Disagree strongly
Not sure
Disagreement about policy is healthy in a
democracy.
Agree strongly
Tend to agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Tend to disagree
Disagree strongly
Not sure
Labour and the Conservatives generally argue over
things that are not very important.
Agree strongly
Tend to agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Tend to disagree
Disagree strongly
Not sure
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Generally speaking do you
think of yourself as…
All GB Adults
Unweighted Sample
Gender
Social
Grade
Age
18 to 35 to
55 + ABC1 C2DE
34
54
373 467 461 701 597
350 426 525 741 557
%
%
%
%
%
Total
Con
Lab
Lib Dem
Male
Female
1301
1301
%
349
389
%
439
428
%
139
133
%
623
603
%
678
698
%
10
29
28
18
12
4
9
27
27
20
14
3
10
31
28
17
10
3
11
32
26
17
12
2
8
26
27
20
16
3
12
31
29
16
8
5
8
25
30
18
12
7
10
29
31
16
11
3
12
31
23
19
11
4
8
27
27
21
13
3
12
30
29
14
9
5
39
50
12
44
45
11
34
58
9
53
36
11
41
48
11
37
52
12
41
45
13
31
58
11
44
45
11
43
46
11
34
54
12
98
82
27
23
35
1
99
82
35
25
36
0
99
81
22
22
34
0
99
88
34
29
42
0
99
81
27
24
33
1
98
83
28
23
37
1
97
79
16
19
24
2
99
81
26
26
40
0
99
85
37
25
38
0
99
82
31
24
36
1
98
82
23
22
34
1
11
35
38
8
8
13
43
33
5
6
15
33
41
5
6
8
35
45
7
5
11
38
38
8
5
11
33
37
8
12
11
38
32
9
11
12
32
42
8
7
11
36
38
8
8
11
40
36
7
7
11
30
39
10
11
58
24
14
5
59
26
12
2
68
17
12
2
56
20
18
6
62
22
12
4
55
25
15
5
51
28
15
6
54
27
14
5
70
16
12
3
63
21
13
4
54
27
15
5
28
42
19
11
24
50
19
7
40
33
16
11
29
39
23
9
31
40
20
10
25
45
18
13
27
36
21
16
26
45
18
12
30
45
18
7
28
42
19
10
27
42
18
13
16
40
39
5
13
50
35
2
22
33
42
4
15
36
46
4
18
39
38
4
13
41
41
5
28
29
38
6
15
38
42
5
7
52
38
4
16
42
39
3
16
38
40
7
I would like Labour and the Conservatives to come
together and compromise.
Agree strongly
Tend to agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Tend to disagree
Disagree strongly
Not sure
What's more important in a Prime Minister:
character or experience?
Character
Experience
Not sure
Who should be responsible for teaching children the
difference between right and wrong? [Tick all that
you think should be responsible for teaching good
habits and conduct.]
Parents
Schools
Religious leaders
Political Leaders
Television / movie makers
None of the above
Do you think the outcome of the next General
election will have much impact on you personally?
Yes a big impact
Yes some impact
No not much impact
No impact at all
Not sure
Would you say you and your immediate family are
‘better off’ or ‘worse off’ than your parents’
immediate family when they were your age?
Better
Worse
About the same
Don’t know
Do you think your children (or if you don’t have any
children people of the next generation) will be
‘better off’ or ‘worse off’ than you are now when they
are your age?
Better
Worse
About the same
Don’t know
Now looking ahead – do you think that a year from
now you (and your immediate family) will be ‘better
off’ financially or ‘worse off’ or just about the same
as now?
Better off
Worse off
About the same
Not sure
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Generally speaking do you
think of yourself as…
Gender
Social
Grade
Age
18 to 35 to
55 + ABC1 C2DE
34
54
373 467 461 701 597
350 426 525 741 557
%
%
%
%
%
Total
Con
Lab
Lib Dem
Male
Female
1301
1301
%
349
389
%
439
428
%
139
133
%
623
603
%
678
698
%
2
28
43
20
7
1
19
53
24
4
2
44
35
13
6
1
34
45
11
8
2
31
41
20
7
1
25
45
20
8
2
35
39
13
11
2
29
40
22
8
1
22
50
24
4
1
29
46
18
6
2
27
40
22
9
1
25
48
18
8
1
14
60
21
4
1
41
40
10
7
1
27
56
12
4
1
29
50
14
6
1
21
47
21
10
1
25
47
15
12
2
25
46
18
10
1
24
52
20
4
0
25
51
17
6
2
24
45
18
11
Trust a great deal
Trust to some extent
Do not trust much
Do not trust at all
Don’t know
1
24
44
28
4
1
20
52
27
1
1
41
38
16
4
1
20
56
22
1
0
26
42
29
3
1
21
45
27
6
1
26
43
21
9
1
24
46
27
3
0
21
43
35
2
1
26
43
28
2
1
21
44
27
6
Trust a great deal
Trust to some extent
Do not trust much
Do not trust at all
Don’t know
2
38
35
19
6
2
42
37
16
3
3
47
33
13
5
4
50
29
15
3
1
36
37
20
5
3
39
33
17
8
3
37
29
18
13
1
40
37
18
4
3
36
39
20
3
2
41
34
19
4
3
34
37
18
9
Trust a great deal
Trust to some extent
Do not trust much
Do not trust at all
Don’t know
2
39
37
16
6
2
35
43
16
3
2
48
32
13
6
6
50
35
9
1
3
38
38
17
5
2
39
36
16
7
3
41
31
12
13
2
41
40
13
4
2
35
39
22
3
3
43
36
14
5
2
34
39
19
7
Trust a great deal
Trust to some extent
Do not trust much
Do not trust at all
Don’t know
1
32
41
19
8
1
45
37
11
6
1
29
43
21
7
1
31
46
20
3
1
33
37
23
6
1
30
44
16
9
1
33
35
19
12
1
30
44
18
7
1
32
41
20
6
1
36
40
17
6
1
27
41
22
10
Trust a great deal
Trust to some extent
Do not trust much
Do not trust at all
Don’t know
1
19
41
35
4
0
25
40
33
2
2
16
43
35
4
2
21
42
33
1
2
21
38
36
3
1
18
44
33
5
3
21
40
29
7
1
18
42
36
4
0
20
41
37
2
1
21
41
34
3
1
18
41
35
6
Trust a great deal
Trust to some extent
Do not trust much
Do not trust at all
Don’t know
19
62
8
2
9
16
66
9
2
8
20
62
8
1
9
33
58
3
1
4
23
61
8
1
8
15
63
9
3
11
31
50
6
2
10
17
65
8
1
9
11
67
11
3
9
21
62
8
2
8
16
62
9
2
12
All GB Adults
Unweighted Sample
Looking further ahead how optimistic or pessimistic
are you regarding the prospects for the quality of
life in Britain over the next few years?
Very optimistic
Fairly optimistic
Fairly pessimistic
Very pessimistic
Don’t know
How optimistic or pessimistic are you regarding the
prospects for the economy in Britain over the next
few years?
Very optimistic
Fairly optimistic
Fairly pessimistic
Very pessimistic
Don’t know
How much do you trust each of the following?
National politicians
Local politicians in your area
Public officials (civil servants / administrators)
People who run large companies
Journalists
University professors
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Generally speaking do you
think of yourself as…
Gender
Social
Grade
Age
18 to 35 to
55 + ABC1 C2DE
34
54
373 467 461 701 597
350 426 525 741 557
%
%
%
%
%
Total
Con
Lab
Lib Dem
Male
Female
All GB Adults
Unweighted Sample
1301
1301
%
349
389
%
439
428
%
139
133
%
623
603
%
678
698
%
Trust a great deal
Trust to some extent
Do not trust much
Do not trust at all
Don’t know
16
55
18
7
5
18
57
17
6
2
18
58
17
3
4
22
57
15
4
2
19
53
18
6
4
13
56
18
7
6
22
51
13
5
9
13
60
19
5
3
13
53
22
9
3
19
56
16
5
4
12
53
20
9
6
Trust a great deal
Trust to some extent
Do not trust much
Do not trust at all
Don’t know
34
55
7
2
3
35
55
8
1
1
40
51
6
1
2
39
54
5
2
0
37
53
7
1
2
32
56
7
2
3
38
49
6
1
5
32
58
7
1
2
33
55
8
2
1
35
55
8
1
2
33
54
7
2
4
Trust a great deal
Trust to some extent
Do not trust much
Do not trust at all
Don’t know
23
52
12
6
8
25
53
13
2
7
25
54
12
4
5
25
51
10
9
5
20
57
9
5
8
25
47
14
6
7
16
48
14
9
14
22
54
11
6
7
30
53
11
3
4
22
56
11
4
7
24
47
13
8
8
60
49
31
31
27
24
23
19
16
7
2
68
48
35
28
28
26
21
13
19
4
0
57
47
30
31
33
22
23
21
13
7
2
40
43
38
39
19
27
37
31
7
7
1
56
47
35
25
28
25
25
21
20
7
1
63
50
27
35
26
23
22
17
13
6
2
50
45
31
33
22
22
29
21
22
7
3
61
48
29
31
27
23
25
19
17
6
1
66
52
32
28
31
27
16
18
12
7
1
56
47
36
30
26
27
25
20
15
7
1
64
51
25
31
29
20
21
18
18
7
2
15
20
28
12
19
30
12
21
32
16
25
34
13
17
29
17
23
28
14
18
21
17
19
31
14
23
31
13
20
32
17
20
24
28
34
27
20
37
20
35
24
26
29
26
9
6
7
5
5
13
13
10
6
7
12
22
20
21
18
21
23
19
19
25
21
23
25
19
17
20
26
22
23
18
16
18
24
20
22
24
22
23
21
20
22
24
19
21
28
34
30
25
39
18
35
26
25
31
25
8
4
7
6
5
12
13
8
5
7
11
Judges
Doctors
Your neighbours
Which two or three of these are the most important
issues facing Britain these days? [Please tick up to
3 options]
Immigration
Crime
The economy generally
Health care
Terrorism
Personal morality
Education
Global warming
Taxation
Iraq
Not sure
Thinking about Iraq do you think the UNITED
STATES should…
Withdraw all its troops from Iraq immediately
Withdraw all its troops by the end of 2008
Set a firm date now to withdraw all troops by 2009 or
2010
Stay as long as it takes to achieve security and stability
in Iraq
Don’t know
Thinking about Afghanistan do you think BRITAIN
should…
Withdraw all British troops from Afghanistan immediately
Withdraw all its troops by the end of 2008
Set a firm date now to withdraw all troops by 2009 or
2010
Stay as long as it takes to achieve security and stability
in Afghanistan
Don’t know
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Generally speaking do you
think of yourself as…
Gender
Social
Grade
Age
18 to 35 to
55 + ABC1 C2DE
34
54
373 467 461 701 597
350 426 525 741 557
%
%
%
%
%
Total
Con
Lab
Lib Dem
Male
Female
1301
1301
%
349
389
%
439
428
%
139
133
%
623
603
%
678
698
%
26
48
27
30
47
23
29
48
23
21
54
25
24
56
19
27
39
34
31
41
28
28
42
30
19
58
23
23
52
25
29
43
29
Whenever it feels it is in the interests of Britain to do so,
regardless of whether other countries or the United
Nations approve
17
23
17
12
21
14
16
23
13
16
19
Only if Britain can act jointly with its allies
11
14
13
8
12
11
14
11
10
12
11
Only if the United Nations approves
Britain should never take military action against another
country, other than in response to a military attack on
Britain
Don’t know
26
23
30
42
31
22
27
26
25
31
20
37
36
32
34
30
43
30
32
47
34
40
9
5
7
4
6
11
14
8
5
7
10
27
18
40
32
28
27
22
30
28
28
27
36
53
22
29
39
34
35
33
40
36
36
21
16
16
14
26
12
30
8
24
10
18
22
22
21
20
17
21
12
24
13
17
20
Concentrate on reducing taxes on the poor to help
reduce poverty
38
19
49
46
41
36
36
36
42
33
44
Concentrate on reducing taxes on middle-income
working families
21
24
19
21
18
23
23
26
13
23
18
Concentrate on reducing taxes on the better off to help
encourage entreprise
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
Spread the tax cuts across all groups
Don’t know
37
3
54
2
28
3
31
0
38
3
36
4
36
3
33
4
42
2
41
2
33
4
8
38
33
12
6
4
11
51
25
7
3
3
7
36
36
11
7
2
7
36
33
18
6
0
9
38
30
14
8
2
7
38
35
10
4
5
15
36
28
10
5
6
4
37
38
12
6
3
6
40
32
14
6
2
9
42
31
12
5
2
7
34
35
12
7
5
All GB Adults
Unweighted Sample
Do you think the British Government should if
necessary be prepared to take military action
against Iran to prevent Iran acquiring nuclear
weapons?
Should
Should not
Don’t know
In future in what circumstances if any should Britain
take military action against another country?
Thinking about the provision of services such as
health and education which of these options do you
favour most for the British Government over the
next few years?
The Government should have a bigger role in the
provision of services to the people, and increase taxes if
necessary
The Government should have a smaller role in the
provision of services to the people, and reduce taxes
The present balance is about right
Don’t know
If the Government was able to reduce taxes should
it…
Thinking about the role of private companies in
Britain these days, do you agree or disagree with
the following statements?
‘In general I admire the people who run large
successful companies’
Strongly agree
Tend to agree
Neither agree not disagree
Tend to disagree
Strongly disagree
Don’t know
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think of yourself as…
All GB Adults
Unweighted Sample
Gender
Social
Grade
Age
18 to 35 to
55 + ABC1 C2DE
34
54
373 467 461 701 597
350 426 525 741 557
%
%
%
%
%
Total
Con
Lab
Lib Dem
Male
Female
1301
1301
%
349
389
%
439
428
%
139
133
%
623
603
%
678
698
%
24
40
19
11
3
3
17
36
21
19
7
1
26
46
16
8
1
2
20
39
28
11
2
0
24
39
17
14
4
2
23
42
22
8
2
4
17
37
24
15
3
5
25
43
20
8
2
2
27
41
15
12
4
2
19
43
20
13
4
2
29
37
18
9
2
5
20
36
26
10
2
5
16
34
27
15
5
3
19
39
29
8
2
4
19
45
21
11
3
2
24
32
25
13
3
4
18
39
27
7
2
7
14
30
30
15
2
9
19
38
29
7
2
5
27
39
20
9
3
2
19
38
24
13
3
3
22
33
28
7
2
8
7
36
32
13
5
8
10
47
26
10
2
5
6
33
35
15
5
6
9
33
28
18
5
8
9
37
29
12
7
6
5
35
34
13
3
10
7
36
31
9
4
14
3
31
36
16
6
8
10
40
28
13
6
4
8
39
29
14
5
6
6
32
35
11
6
11
52
59
52
60
61
43
52
48
55
56
47
30
30
33
24
27
32
24
32
32
28
32
19
11
16
16
12
24
23
21
12
16
22
29
33
23
15
34
34
23
9
31
31
24
14
35
32
24
9
36
32
23
9
23
34
23
20
36
25
20
19
25
36
23
16
29
36
25
10
34
34
20
12
23
32
27
19
24
44
20
12
25
42
23
10
25
42
22
12
27
49
17
6
27
43
21
9
20
45
19
16
32
35
17
16
20
47
20
13
20
47
24
9
25
44
20
10
21
44
21
15
19
31
33
18
19
29
40
12
24
30
31
15
17
25
45
13
23
33
32
12
15
29
34
22
22
28
27
23
17
34
33
17
17
31
38
14
22
28
35
15
15
34
31
20
‘Large successful companies make excessive
profits at the expense of their employees and / or
customers’
Strongly agree
Tend to agree
Neither agree not disagree
Tend to disagree
Strongly disagree
Don’t know
‘Large companies have too much influence over the
British government these days’
Strongly agree
Tend to agree
Neither agree not disagree
Tend to disagree
Strongly disagree
Don’t know
‘The profit motive is the best spur to job-creation in
Britain these days because the drive to succeed
creates more jobs’
Strongly agree
Tend to agree
Neither agree not disagree
Tend to disagree
Strongly disagree
Don’t know
Which of these views about free trade – that is
countries trading with each other without tariffs or
other controls – comes closer to your own?
Free trade is generally a good thing because
consumers benefit from cheaper goods and services,
we can sell more abroad and, in the end, our economy
is better off'
‘Free trade is often harmful because too many workers
here in Britain are liable to lose their jobs to unfair
foreign competition, and our economy suffers'
Don’t know
People sometimes talk about 'globalisation', with
companies investing, trading and employing people
around the world. In general, do you think
globalisation is generally good or bad for …
The British economy?
Good
Bad
Doesn’t make much difference either way
Don’t know
Job opportunities for young people in Britain today?
Good
Bad
Doesn’t make much difference either way
Don’t know
The economic security of you and your family?
Good
Bad
Doesn’t make much difference either way
Don’t know
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Generally speaking do you
think of yourself as…
Gender
Social
Grade
Age
18 to 35 to
55 + ABC1 C2DE
34
54
373 467 461 701 597
350 426 525 741 557
%
%
%
%
%
Total
Con
Lab
Lib Dem
Male
Female
1301
1301
%
349
389
%
439
428
%
139
133
%
623
603
%
678
698
%
55
11
22
12
58
11
22
9
55
10
24
11
61
8
22
8
60
10
22
8
50
13
22
16
61
10
14
15
53
12
23
12
50
12
27
11
58
10
21
10
50
13
23
14
5
21
17
26
23
7
3
19
18
29
26
5
7
22
17
27
20
6
12
33
13
24
12
6
8
29
16
21
22
5
4
14
19
30
24
10
10
25
14
22
18
12
5
17
21
25
26
7
3
22
17
30
24
4
7
27
18
27
17
5
4
15
17
25
30
10
32
38
12
11
5
3
31
48
8
8
4
1
29
39
11
13
5
3
24
35
21
12
8
0
28
40
14
12
5
2
35
36
10
10
4
4
30
31
14
14
7
5
32
38
13
10
4
3
32
43
10
9
4
2
25
43
13
12
6
2
39
33
11
9
4
5
10
30
17
17
22
6
7
27
17
19
25
5
10
35
15
19
16
5
12
42
18
17
10
1
10
29
17
16
24
4
9
30
17
17
20
7
12
29
20
13
17
10
9
27
18
18
22
6
8
33
13
18
25
3
10
31
15
19
21
4
9
28
19
14
23
8
‘It is a good thing if many immigrants retain the culture
and way of life of the country they came from, as this
enhances the variety of life in Britain today'
10
5
12
17
9
10
15
10
4
9
10
‘It would be far better for the future of Britain if many
more immigrants integrated more into our society and
adopted a British way of life'
81
91
78
74
85
77
70
81
89
83
79
Don’t know
10
5
11
9
7
13
15
9
6
8
12
35
38
20
7
32
33
30
5
35
42
17
6
43
36
17
5
35
35
24
6
35
40
17
8
42
27
24
8
29
45
18
8
34
39
20
6
32
37
25
6
38
39
15
9
All GB Adults
Unweighted Sample
Consumers by providing a wider range of affordable
goods?
Good
Bad
Doesn’t make much difference either way
Don’t know
Thinking about immigration, do you agree or
disagree with these statements?
‘Immigration in recent years has helped the British
economy grow faster than it would have done
otherwise’
Strongly agree
Tend to agree
Neither agree not disagree
Tend to disagree
Strongly disagree
Don’t know
‘Immigrants today are doing a significant number of
jobs that can and should be done by people born in
this country’.
Strongly agree
Tend to agree
Neither agree not disagree
Tend to disagree
Strongly disagree
Don’t know
‘There should be an amnesty for people who
entered Britain more than two years ago and have
lived here without committing any crimes or
claiming welfare benefits; they should be allowed to
stay in this country and acquire full citizenship.’
Strongly agree
Tend to agree
Neither agree not disagree
Tend to disagree
Strongly disagree
Don’t know
Which of these statements comes closer to your
own?
When people lose their job because their employer
has to reduce its workforce which of these has the
biggest responsibility for ensuring they have
enough to live on while they are looking for a new
job?
The company that laid them off
The Government
The people themselves
Don’t know
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Generally speaking do you
think of yourself as…
Gender
Social
Grade
Age
18 to 35 to
55 + ABC1 C2DE
34
54
373 467 461 701 597
350 426 525 741 557
%
%
%
%
%
Total
Con
Lab
Lib Dem
Male
Female
1301
1301
%
349
389
%
439
428
%
139
133
%
623
603
%
678
698
%
9
52
33
4
3
9
53
34
3
1
9
58
29
3
2
10
56
31
3
1
9
52
33
3
3
8
52
33
5
3
10
51
30
4
5
8
49
38
4
2
8
57
31
3
2
8
55
33
3
1
9
48
33
5
5
9
57
28
3
3
12
59
26
2
1
8
61
28
1
2
9
61
27
2
1
12
57
26
2
3
6
57
30
4
3
11
59
23
4
4
7
54
34
3
2
9
58
27
4
2
8
60
29
2
1
9
53
28
5
5
20
50
23
4
3
26
50
20
3
1
18
54
22
4
3
22
47
24
5
2
23
48
23
5
2
17
52
23
4
4
23
49
19
5
4
19
48
27
4
3
19
52
22
5
3
20
52
23
4
1
19
47
23
5
5
55
46
61
73
57
54
63
56
48
57
53
25
34
22
15
28
23
18
28
29
26
25
7
13
7
13
5
12
3
9
4
11
9
14
7
12
5
11
8
15
5
12
8
14
Support
Oppose
Not sure
15
76
9
6
86
8
17
74
8
32
58
10
17
76
7
13
75
12
18
72
10
14
77
10
14
77
9
17
74
9
13
77
10
Support
Oppose
Not sure
40
50
10
31
59
10
43
49
8
60
32
9
42
51
7
38
49
13
35
54
11
44
46
10
41
50
10
42
49
9
38
50
12
Support
Oppose
Not sure
44
34
23
53
27
20
44
32
23
39
38
23
61
23
16
27
43
30
37
38
25
40
37
23
52
27
21
46
33
22
41
35
24
Support
Oppose
Not sure
33
51
17
24
62
14
42
42
16
42
41
17
32
54
14
34
48
19
34
50
16
37
48
16
27
55
18
35
50
15
30
52
18
Yes I do
No I don’t
Not sure
39
36
25
47
30
23
39
40
22
37
42
21
36
43
22
42
31
28
35
41
24
38
37
25
42
32
26
40
37
23
37
36
26
All GB Adults
Unweighted Sample
Thinking about someone growing up in Britain
today who is talented but born into a poor family.
What do you think are their chances of ...
Receiving a good education
Their chances are high
Their chances are reasonable
Their chances are not very good
They have no chance at all
Don’t know
Ending up with a reasonably well-paid job
Their chances are high
Their chances are reasonable
Their chances are not very good
They have no chance at all
Don’t know
Getting to the very top of their chosen field if they
are determined enough
Their chances are high
Their chances are reasonable
Their chances are not very good
They have no chance at all
Don’t know
Turning now to the subject of climate change do you
think…
The world is becoming warmer as a result of human
activity
The world is becoming warmer but NOT because of
human activity
The world is NOT becoming warmer
Not sure
Would you support or oppose the following
measures to reduce global warming?
Increase taxes on petrol
Increase airline fares
Build more nuclear power stations
Increase taxes generally in order to subsidise ‘clean
energy’ such as solar power and wind farms
Do you believe there is a God?
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Generally speaking do you
think of yourself as…
All GB Adults
Unweighted Sample
[To those who believe in God} How important is
religion in your daily life?
Very important
Somewhat important
Not very important
Unimportant
Not sure
Gender
Social
Grade
Age
18 to 35 to
55 + ABC1 C2DE
34
54
373 467 461 701 597
350 426 525 741 557
%
%
%
%
%
Total
Con
Lab
Lib Dem
Male
Female
1301
1301
%
349
389
%
439
428
%
139
133
%
623
603
%
678
698
%
21
39
34
5
0
18
38
37
8
0
21
40
34
4
1
31
37
27
5
0
18
34
41
7
0
24
43
29
4
1
13
41
38
8
1
25
31
38
5
1
24
44
29
4
0
23
35
34
8
1
19
43
35
3
0
18
6
9
17
4
9
15
4
9
30
14
9
20
6
8
16
6
10
12
8
8
19
6
9
20
5
9
19
5
10
16
7
8
14
16
11
19
11
17
21
13
11
14
14
33
36
40
16
35
31
31
31
36
34
32
20
18
22
12
20
20
20
21
19
18
23
4
16
68
13
4
17
66
13
4
10
73
13
4
14
71
12
3
14
69
14
4
17
66
13
4
16
66
14
4
12
68
17
3
19
69
9
4
16
66
13
3
15
69
13
16
57
27
17
56
27
16
60
24
17
60
23
15
61
24
17
54
29
18
54
28
15
55
30
16
62
23
15
61
24
18
52
30
11
63
14
2
10
8
66
18
3
6
14
61
15
2
9
17
68
11
0
4
14
64
13
2
7
8
63
15
2
12
13
66
7
0
14
12
64
13
2
9
7
61
20
4
8
12
66
14
2
6
9
61
13
3
14
1
33
21
34
12
0
30
22
39
9
1
36
20
31
13
2
53
24
15
6
1
38
18
34
10
1
29
23
33
14
1
43
12
27
17
1
31
22
34
12
0
26
27
39
8
1
36
24
28
11
1
29
17
40
13
63
10
68
8
63
11
69
3
67
7
59
12
63
8
58
12
68
9
68
7
57
12
13
13
11
20
14
11
10
15
12
14
11
15
10
15
9
12
17
19
15
11
11
20
Do you regularly go to a place of worship such as a
church synagogue mosque or temple to take part in
a religious service?
Yes normally at least once a week
Yes normally at least once a month
Yes less often
Yes but only for special religious festivals (e.g.
Christmas, Diwali, Passover)
Yes but only for special occasions such as weddings
and funerals
No
How would you feel if your son or daughter married
someone of a different religion?
Very upset
Somewhat upset
Not upset at all
Not sure
[To all] Do you believe that there is a Hell where
sinners who do not repent their sins go when they
die?
Yes I do
No I don’t
Not sure
How would you feel if the Prime Minister were an
atheist?
I would be delighted
I wouldn’t mind
I would be sorry
I would be angry
Don’t know
How would you feel if the Prime Minister were a
Muslim?
I would be delighted
I wouldn’t mind
I would be sorry
I would be angry
Don’t know
Which do you think is more likely to be the correct
explanation for the origin of the earth?
The theory of evolution
The account of creation as told in the Bible
“Intelligent design” – evolution has happened but by
intelligent design
Not sure
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Generally speaking do you
think of yourself as…
Gender
Social
Grade
Age
18 to 35 to
55 + ABC1 C2DE
34
54
373 467 461 701 597
350 426 525 741 557
%
%
%
%
%
Total
Con
Lab
Lib Dem
Male
Female
1301
1301
%
349
389
%
439
428
%
139
133
%
623
603
%
678
698
%
Abortion should always be legal. There should be no
restrictions on abortion
15
12
17
10
17
13
19
16
11
14
15
Abortion should be legal but with some restrictions (such
as late-term abortions)
61
65
62
66
59
64
62
64
58
66
56
Abortion should only be legal in special circumstances
such as when the life of the mother is in danger
18
19
16
22
18
19
14
14
26
15
22
Abortion should be illegal. It should never be allowed.
Not sure
3
3
3
1
3
3
2
1
3
3
2
2
3
2
3
4
3
2
3
1
3
5
5
22
71
2
6
28
65
1
4
19
76
1
4
19
76
1
5
21
71
2
5
22
71
2
4
7
87
2
5
15
78
1
6
40
52
3
5
23
71
1
5
20
72
3
13
37
46
4
17
41
40
3
12
35
49
4
4
33
61
2
18
36
42
4
9
37
50
4
9
18
70
3
12
36
48
4
18
52
25
5
11
38
49
3
16
35
44
5
66
26
7
58
35
7
70
25
6
83
14
3
61
32
7
71
21
8
85
9
6
69
25
7
49
43
9
68
26
6
65
27
8
21
53
24
2
18
66
13
2
22
48
29
1
11
42
47
1
22
50
26
2
20
55
23
3
17
51
29
4
23
53
22
2
23
54
22
2
14
56
29
2
29
49
19
3
12
32
16
18
15
9
12
36
17
18
14
4
14
34
14
18
11
10
8
28
18
19
23
4
13
34
11
18
19
5
10
30
20
18
10
12
9
25
20
16
14
15
11
35
14
18
15
7
14
33
14
19
15
6
7
37
13
20
17
7
17
26
19
16
12
11
8
50
31
6
5
8
50
35
5
3
9
53
29
5
4
8
44
39
6
3
9
55
27
6
3
7
45
35
6
8
10
54
27
3
7
9
50
30
6
5
6
46
35
8
5
7
48
34
7
4
9
51
27
5
7
All GB Adults
Unweighted Sample
When do you think abortion should be legal?
Do you regard sex between unmarried people as a
sin or not?
Yes it is a sin
No it is not a sin but it is not generally desirable
No it is perfectly acceptable behaviour
Don’t know
Do you regard homosexuality as a sin or not?
Yes it is a sin
No it is not a sin but it is not generally desirable
No it is perfectly acceptable behaviour
Don’t know
Do you think homosexual couples should have the
right to register their relationship as civil unions so
that partners have the same legal and financial
rights as married couples?
Yes they should
No they should not
Don’t know
Do you favour the death penalty for murder?
Yes always
Yes sometimes depending on the circumstances
No the death penalty is wrong
Don’t know
Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
‘It may be necessary to curb traditional civil liberties
in order to protect this country more effectively
against terrorism’
Strongly agree
Tend to agree
Neither agree not disagree
Tend to disagree
Strongly disagree
Don’t know
Some people talk of a 'special relationship' between
Britain and the United States.
How close do you think this relationship currently
is?
Very close
Fairly close
Not very close
Not at all close
Don’t know
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Generally speaking do you
think of yourself as…
Gender
Social
Grade
Age
18 to 35 to
55 + ABC1 C2DE
34
54
373 467 461 701 597
350 426 525 741 557
%
%
%
%
%
Total
Con
Lab
Lib Dem
Male
Female
1301
1301
%
349
389
%
439
428
%
139
133
%
623
603
%
678
698
%
7
39
35
11
8
8
47
32
9
6
6
44
35
9
6
5
25
47
19
5
8
44
32
11
5
5
34
38
12
11
6
44
29
10
11
6
37
38
11
8
7
36
37
13
7
5
38
38
13
7
9
41
31
10
10
Very satisfied
Fairly satisfied
Fairly dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Don’t know
2
11
24
50
13
2
16
30
42
11
2
13
27
49
11
2
5
19
70
5
3
13
21
55
9
1
10
27
46
16
2
13
18
52
16
2
10
26
47
15
1
11
27
52
9
1
10
22
56
11
3
13
26
43
16
Very satisfied
Fairly satisfied
Fairly dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Don’t know
3
34
31
27
6
1
13
38
47
2
7
59
20
10
4
1
35
40
20
4
3
34
30
29
4
2
34
32
25
8
3
41
30
19
8
3
35
33
23
7
3
27
30
37
4
2
33
33
28
4
4
35
28
25
8
Very satisfied
Fairly satisfied
Fairly dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Don’t know
2
38
29
14
17
1
33
37
16
13
3
47
26
9
16
8
44
25
12
11
2
34
34
19
11
2
42
24
9
23
2
41
26
10
22
3
39
27
13
18
1
35
33
18
13
1
40
30
15
14
3
36
27
13
21
Very satisfied
Fairly satisfied
Fairly dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Don’t know
2
26
30
27
16
0
16
35
38
11
4
35
29
18
15
5
40
29
15
12
3
27
32
30
9
1
25
28
24
21
3
31
26
14
26
2
25
34
26
14
1
23
29
38
9
1
31
29
26
13
3
21
31
27
19
Very satisfied
Fairly satisfied
Fairly dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Don’t know
4
41
21
7
28
4
44
25
6
22
5
45
20
6
25
7
43
14
6
30
6
44
23
8
20
2
38
19
6
35
5
33
18
6
38
4
42
21
6
28
4
45
24
8
19
3
43
22
7
25
6
37
20
7
31
36
23
21
3
17
80
10
3
3
6
10
25
48
3
14
19
46
18
6
11
33
28
20
4
14
38
19
22
2
19
28
25
24
6
17
36
22
23
2
16
42
23
17
2
16
37
26
20
3
14
35
20
22
4
19
All GB Adults
Unweighted Sample
How close do you think it should be over the next
few years?
Very close
Fairly close
Not very close
Not at all close
Don’t know
How satisfied are you with the job being done by
each of the following?
US President George W Bush
UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown
The United Nations
The European Union
NATO
Finally, here are some past leaders of the United
States and United Kingdom.
Suppose you could choose one of the following in
their prime to be Prime Minister. Which one would
you choose?
Margaret Thatcher
Bill Clinton
Tony Blair
Ronald Reagan
Not sure
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