Boris Johnson has said he will remain in position while a successor is elected. During this time, do you think he should remain in position or there should be a caretaker (temporary) Prime Minister?

Boris Johnson has said he will remain in position while a successor is elected. During this time, do you think he should remain in position or there should be a caretaker (temporary) Prime Minister? Published on 7 July 2022 → Survey conducted on 7 July 2022 on 2062 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Boris Johnson should remain in position while a successor is elected

32%

There should be a caretaker Prime Minister in place while a successor is elected

56%

Don’t know

12%

Boris Johnson should remain in position while a successor is elected

32%

There should be a caretaker Prime Minister in place while a successor is elected

56%

Don’t know

12%

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