In practice, do you think...

In practice, do you think... Published on 9 March 2017 → Survey conducted on 9 March 2017 on 4598 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Most governments keep all or nearly all of the pledges they make in their manifestos

Most governments end up breaking some of the pledges they make in their manifestos, but keep to the broad approach they set out

44%

Most governments end up governing in a way that is completely different to the impression they give in their manifestos

36%

Not sure

18%

Most governments keep all or nearly all of the pledges they make in their manifestos

Most governments end up breaking some of the pledges they make in their manifestos, but keep to the broad approach they set out

44%

Most governments end up governing in a way that is completely different to the impression they give in their manifestos

36%

Not sure

18%

How well does Britain's political system work?