If an MP has been accused of a serious crime but they have NOT been charged by the police, do you think they should be suspended by their party, or should remain a member of their party until or unless they are charged by the police?

If an MP has been accused of a serious crime but they have NOT been charged by the police, do you think they should be suspended by their party, or should remain a member of their party until or unless they are charged by the police? Published on 4 August 2020 → Survey conducted on 4 August 2020 on 2447 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Should be suspended by their party

45%

Should remain a member of their party until/unless they are charged

43%

Don't know

12%

Should be suspended by their party

45%

Should remain a member of their party until/unless they are charged

43%

Don't know

12%

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