Democracy in Britain has been a defining feature of its governance, often admired as a model for other nations.
Yet its effectiveness depends on public trust and participation.
In recent years, rising political dissatisfaction has led many to question whether the current system meets the needs of today’s society.
A recent survey has revealed changing attitudes, particularly among younger generations.
Frustrated With Voting
The FGS Global Radar report, which surveyed 2,000 British voters, found that 14% of respondents believe a strong leader who operates without elections would govern more effectively than a democratic system, according to news.ro.
This view was more common among younger people, with 21% of those aged 18 to 45 agreeing, compared to only 8% of those over 55.
Many participants also expressed frustration with voting. Nearly one in four said they felt their vote had little impact.
Among those aged 25 to 44, this sentiment was even stronger, with 30% saying elections had failed to bring meaningful change.
The survey also revealed a broader dissatisfaction with the state of politics.
Almost half of respondents felt that no political party currently represents their views or values effectively.
Meanwhile, 64% of participants believed the UK is experiencing significant decline, while only 23% thought the country was moving in a positive direction.
Gender and political affiliation also played a role in attitudes toward democracy.
Men were more likely than women to support the idea of strong, unelected leadership, with 17% of men in favor compared to 13% of women.
Among political groups, supporters of the right-wing Reform UK party were most likely to hold this view, followed by voters from other parties.
