Imagine that you wanted to become a Member of Parliament. Which of the following comes closest to how you would feel?

Imagine that you wanted to become a Member of Parliament. Which of the following comes closest to how you would feel? Published on 6 February 2018 → Survey conducted on 6 February 2018 on 5072 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

The ability to make a difference would outweigh the abuse I would expect to receive

43%

The abuse I would expect to receive would outweigh the ability I would have to make a difference

27%

Don't know

30%

The ability to make a difference would outweigh the abuse I would expect to receive

43%

The abuse I would expect to receive would outweigh the ability I would have to make a difference

27%

Don't know

30%

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