Realistically, how long do you think a new government needs in order to make significant improvements to the state of the country?

Realistically, how long do you think a new government needs in order to make significant improvements to the state of the country? Published on 21 July 2026 → Survey conducted on 21 July 2026 on 9484 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Can do so immediately

10%

At least 6 months

16%

At least a year

20%

At least 2 years

15%

At least 3 years

At least 4 years

At least 5 years

At least 7 years

At least 10 years

Longer than this

Don't know

13%

Can do so immediately

10%

At least 6 months

16%

At least a year

20%

At least 2 years

15%

At least 3 years

At least 4 years

At least 5 years

At least 7 years

At least 10 years

Longer than this

Don't know

13%

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