When governments change their policies they are often accused of conducting "U-turns". Thinking about government "U-turns" in general, which of the following statements best reflects your view? | Daily Question

When governments change their policies they are often accused of conducting "U‑turns". Thinking about government "U-turns" in general, which of the following statements best reflects your view? Published on 21 November 2017 → Survey conducted on 21 November 2017 on 2748 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Government U-turns are normally a bad sign - showing they are incompetent, weak, or have not thought their policies through properly in advance

32%

Government U-turns are normally a good sign - showing they are willing to listen and change their minds when people complain or situations change

37%

Neither

13%

Don't know

18%

Government U-turns are normally a bad sign - showing they are incompetent, weak, or have not thought their policies through properly in advance

32%

Government U-turns are normally a good sign - showing they are willing to listen and change their minds when people complain or situations change

37%

Neither

13%

Don't know

18%