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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Jonathan Bunn

Survey ‘suggests political system poised for potential transformation’

The election did not improve low levels of trust and confidence in how the country is governed, researchers found (Peter Byrne/PA) - (PA Wire)

Erosion of the traditional two-party dominance of British politics and a continuing decline in voter trust in the system suggests the political landscape is “poised for potential transformation”, according to researchers.

The findings of a new survey also show there is a clear appetite for electoral reform, with a record number backing changes to allow smaller political parties “to get a fairer share of MPs”, the National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) said.

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