What do you think former Prime Minsters should do when they leave Downing Street?

What do you think former Prime Minsters should do when they leave Downing Street? Published on 28 June 2019 → Survey conducted on 28 June 2019 on 3083 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Should not comment on political issues at all

21%

Should take on an “elder statesperson” role and comment on major issues, but keep clear of day-to-day politics

35%

Should continue to actively participate in day-to-day politics

22%

Don’t know

22%

Should not comment on political issues at all

21%

Should take on an “elder statesperson” role and comment on major issues, but keep clear of day-to-day politics

35%

Should continue to actively participate in day-to-day politics

22%

Don’t know

22%

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