From the following list, which do you consider to be the biggest threat to the UK?

From the following list, which do you consider to be the biggest threat to the UK? Published on 14 October 2026 → Survey conducted on 14 October 2026 on 5122 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Russia

41%

Iran

China

Islamic terrorism

18%

Right wing terrorism

Left wing terrorism

Northern Ireland-related terrorism

Out of control artificial intelligence (AI)

10%

Don't know

13%

Russia

41%

Iran

China

Islamic terrorism

18%

Right wing terrorism

Left wing terrorism

Northern Ireland-related terrorism

Out of control artificial intelligence (AI)

10%

Don't know

13%

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