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Senior Lecturer in Politics, University of Kent

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March 26, 2025

Britons increasingly trust each other – but trust in politicians has slumped since the pandemic

Ben Seyd, University of Kent and James Weinberg, University of Sheffield

While Britons are less trusting of those with political authority, they appear to be more trusting in each other.

England’s chief medical officer, Chris Whitty, UK prime minister Boris Johnson and the government’s chief scientific adviser Patrick Vallance hold a press conference on coronavirus. PA/Alberto Pezzali

March 11, 2020

Coronavirus: trust in political figures is at a low just as they need citizens to act on their advice

Ben Seyd, University of Kent

Leaders all over the world have tested their citizens to the limit in recent years. Now they need them to follow strict orders to stop the spread of infection.

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