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UK public engagement with politics, information and news

Author:
Sippitt, Amy
Year:
2019

A majority of people in the UK say they follow the news at least every week. A minority say they discuss government and politics at least a few times a week.
TV is still the dominant source of news but less so for younger people, where internet is the most dominant for 16-24 year olds.
A majority of people vote and are engaged in politics but dissatisfaction with government seems to be intensifying.
There are trusted experts and trusted sources of information in the UK. There is also significant distrust of politicians, journalists, and news on social media.