George Osborne, former chancellor and current editor of the Evening Standard, has been criticised for allegedly telling colleagues that he would not rest until Theresa May was “chopped up in bags in my freezer”. There is well-known animosity between the pair, particularly after she sacked him last year. Which comes closer to your view?

George Osborne, former chancellor and current editor of the Evening Standard, has been criticised for allegedly telling colleagues that he would not rest until Theresa May was “chopped up in bags in my freezer”. There is well‑known animosity between the pair, particularly after she sacked him last year. Which comes closer to your view? Published on 15 September 2017 → Survey conducted on 15 September 2017 on 2235 GB adults

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It’s just a bit of light-hearted banter that shouldn’t create a fuss

30%

It is unacceptable language that makes light of violence against women

51%

Don't know

19%

It’s just a bit of light-hearted banter that shouldn’t create a fuss

30%

It is unacceptable language that makes light of violence against women

51%

Don't know

19%

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