Two of Harold Wilson’s senior advisors have revealed that Wilson had an affair with one of his press office staff during the time he was Prime Minister, something they had previously kept secret. Harold Wilson, his wife, and the staff member he had an affair with are all now dead. Having kept it a secret at the time, which of the following best reflects your view on their decision to release the information now? | Daily Question

Two of Harold Wilson’s senior advisors have revealed that Wilson had an affair with one of his press office staff during the time he was Prime Minister, something they had previously kept secret. Harold Wilson, his wife, and the staff member he had an affair with are all now dead. Having kept it a secret at the time, which of the following best reflects your view on their decision to release the information now? Published on 11 April 2024 → Survey conducted on 11 April 2024 on 5369 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

They should have continued to keep it a secret

45%

It was right for them to now make it public

24%

Don’t know

30%

They should have continued to keep it a secret

45%

It was right for them to now make it public

24%

Don’t know

30%