Often when a foreign country abuses human rights, there are calls for international economic sanctions as a consequence, but these can have a knock-on effect on British jobs. When it comes to Government priorities, which comes closer to your view?

Often when a foreign country abuses human rights, there are calls for international economic sanctions as a consequence, but these can have a knock‑on effect on British jobs. When it comes to Government priorities, which comes closer to your view? Published on 23 October 2018 → Survey conducted on 23 October 2018 on 1948 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

The Government should prioritise British jobs, over taking a moral stand on human rights internationally

34%

The Government should prioritise taking a moral stand on human rights internationally, over British jobs

37%

Don't know

29%

The Government should prioritise British jobs, over taking a moral stand on human rights internationally

34%

The Government should prioritise taking a moral stand on human rights internationally, over British jobs

37%

Don't know

29%

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