With the general election being this year, there will be a lot of questions that need to be answered by both parties that are in power. For the Conservatives, they need to prove themselves as a trustworthy party. Whilst Labour, need to prove themselves as a party that can have a voice in British politics. Here’s an overview, into why there’s a mistrust between politicians and the general public.
According to YouGov, seven in ten Britons have a negative view on politics. Well, there are many reasons why there’s a mistrust within Britain regarding politics. There have been many events that have affected the public’s perception of our government. This has included: the party gate scandal, controversial home secretaries and incompetency within government. No wonder why the British public are unable to trust those in power.
The mistrust between those in power, has also affected the public’s thoughts on who is a better leader. In October 2023, a study done by Ispos, found that 43% of people don’t know what Rishi Sunak is doing in government. Whereas for Labour - only a third of people, think that Keir Starmer can be trusted with the handling of our economy. These statistics are worrying, as both of those leaders, are fighting for the door at Downing Street.
If you vote for someone to be in power, I think you should always look at their track record. How this person can change your country and do their political ideals suit yours. Also, you should see if they’ve said anything controversial in the past. If you don’t check out their track record, then you could be voting for someone who just cares about themselves financially. Whatever happens in the general election, please vote for someone who actually wants to make a difference to our society.
by Luca Finco.