Young Britons Show Preference for Strong Leaders Over Democracy, New Poll Reveals
A recent poll from the FGS Global Radar report has revealed that one in five Britons aged 18 to 45 would prefer a strong leader who does not have to engage in elections instead of a democratic system. This finding highlights a significant level of disillusionment among the younger generation regarding traditional political processes. Overall, 14% of all voters supported the idea of a strong leader without elections, a figure that increases to 21% within the younger age group.
The survey indicated that pessimism is widespread among voters, with nearly two-thirds believing that the UK is in a period of decline and many expressing doubts about the effectiveness of voting. About 30% of respondents aged 25 to 44 think their votes do not make a difference, and 47% stated that current political parties do not align with their views.
Men were slightly more inclined towards favoring non-elected leadership, at 17%, compared to 13% of women. Voters from the Reform UK party also showed a higher preference for strong leaders at 17%, compared to Labour Party supporters at 16%.
The report raises concerns about political engagement in the UK, especially in light of recent populist movements and the influence of high-profile figures like Elon Musk on public discourse.
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