In the House of Commons, the main parties use a system of ‘whipping’ which means MPs are encouraged, via a number of ways, to vote with their party, either in government or opposition. Which comes closest to your view?

In the House of Commons, the main parties use a system of ‘whipping’ which means MPs are encouraged, via a number of ways, to vote with their party, either in government or opposition. Which comes closest to your view? Published on 4 September 2017 → Survey conducted on 4 September 2017 on 4796 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

It’s more democratic for MPs to vote in alignment with their party, as most of the public vote for a party or party leader rather than individual MP

26%

It’s more democratic for MPs to vote as they prefer, as our political system means people vote for the individual MP rather than party or party leader

45%

Don’t know

29%

It’s more democratic for MPs to vote in alignment with their party, as most of the public vote for a party or party leader rather than individual MP

26%

It’s more democratic for MPs to vote as they prefer, as our political system means people vote for the individual MP rather than party or party leader

45%

Don’t know

29%

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