The popularity of the monarchy is often under review by the nation’s pundits and naysayer’s in writing. It seems less apt to do it nearer to official occasions but more so in-between.
In line with this privilege perhaps a review is now necessary.
According to a poll by YouGov conducted earlier in January, the results are a mixed bag. In general, 70% of Tories and 52% of Lib Dems prefer a monarchy over an elected head of state. In contrast Labour voters tend to think the opposite with 47% preferring a head of state.
The fact there is now a Labour government makes this precarious.
In the “don’t know” category there is equally less to worry about for Tory and Lib Dem voters because 14% are not sure. However, the Labour camp have a sizeable 24% who can’t decided either way.
In total, 71% of Labour voters see the monarchy as an uncertain thing.
