Public trust in government to place needs of the nation above the interests of their party

Just about always/most of the time

Only some of the time

Almost never

Boris Johnson elected

60%

50

40

30

20

10

0

1990

2000

2010

2020

Just about always/most of the time

Only some of the time

Almost never

60%

Boris Johnson elected

50

40

30

20

10

0

1990

2000

2010

2020

Guardian graphic. Source: Damaged Politics? The impact of the 2019–24 parliament on political trust and confidence. British Social Attitudes. National Centre for Social Research.