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Brits overwhelmingly reject Elon Musk as half say he's 'threat to democracy'

Brits overwhelmingly reject Elon Musk as half say he's 'threat to democracy'

11 January 2025

Brits overwhelmingly reject Elon Musk as half say he's 'threat to democracy'

A new poll found both the erratic tech billionaire, and Tommy Robinson whom he championed on Twitter, are deeply unpopular with the public.

“What is beyond doubt is that Elon Musk’s comments have cut through to the public and many people share the same anger about the handling of grooming gangs,” Luke Tryl, the Director of More in Common said.

“However, that is as far as their agreement with Musk goes. Musk is a deeply unpopular figure in the UK, with a net favourability rating of -35, lower than Nigel Farage or Tommy Robinson."

Should Starmer worry about Elon Musk’s attacks on his government?

Should Starmer worry about Elon Musk’s attacks on his government?

06 January 2025

Should Starmer worry about Elon Musk’s attacks on his government?

Elon Musk’s support for Mr Trump was a key factor in the former president’s successful bid to return to the White House. With 210 million followers on X (formerly Twitter), not to mention his ownership of the platform, he wields huge influence over public discourse and enjoys particular support among young men.

But despite his reach, pollster Luke Tryl, UK director of the More in Common think tank, has said Mr Musk’s approval rating is “underwater”.

More in Common polling shows Reform UK voters are the only people who have a positive view of Mr Musk, with Labour, Conservative, Lib Dem and Green supporters all opposing the billionaire.

Britons believe 2025 will be worse than 2024 in blow for Starmer

Britons believe 2025 will be worse than 2024 in blow for Starmer

28 December 2024

Britons believe 2025 will be worse than 2024 in blow for Starmer

Britons believe 2025 will be worse for the country than 2024 by a two-to-one majority in a blow to Sir Keir Starmer’s hopes of lifting the nation’s mood, a New Year poll has revealed.
Half of Britons believe next year will be worse than this year against only 23 per cent who believe it will be better, according to the survey of more than 2,400 people by pollsters More in Common.
The truth about what we have more in common

The truth about what we have more in common

19 December 2024

National Association of Evangelicals

Much has been said about our increasingly polarized society. It seems we are becoming more entrenched in particular ideologiesand…

The truth about what we have more in common

Exchanges between researchers and journalists can go beyond interviews. They can also improve how journalism serves communities.

Exchanges between researchers and journalists can go beyond interviews. They can also improve how journalism serves communities.

19 December 2024

American Press Institute

For example, take findings from the nonprofit research organization More in Common. The group is…

Exchanges between researchers and journalists can go beyond interviews. They can also improve how journalism serves communities.