Public Opinion on Government Response to Unrest in England

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Polling finds that a plurality of Britons think the Prime Minister is handling the unrest in England badly, and a majority believe the political class as a whole is failing. Public opinion on government response to protests, demonstrations, and riots is low amidst confrontations between ethnic groups. Majority happy to see government use water cannon against rioters and deploy the army.

Key Points

  • Plurality think Prime Minister is handling the riots badly
  • Majority support government using water cannon and deploying the army
  • Public sympathy for police officers on the front line

Pros

  • Majority support for government using water cannon against rioters and deploying the army
  • Public sympathy for rank-and-file police officers on the front line

Cons

  • Plurality of Britons think the Prime Minister and Home Secretary are handling the unrest badly
  • Majority believe the political class as a whole is failing