British Social Attitudes 42 | Exploring public opinion and policy challenges amid fragmented politics

The 42nd British Social Attitudes (BSA) reports were published on 25 June 2025.

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Key findings from BSA 42

45%
support more spending on benefits for disabled people who cannot work.
58%
of those aged under 35 primarily use social media to access political news.
60%
are in favour of changing the electoral system.
40%
favour increasing military spending, while 20% support a decrease.

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