A recent poll reveals that 2024 Reform voters trust citizens' assembly members significantly more than Members of Parliament, with 69% favoring citizens' assemblies for policy decisions. Overall, citizens' assembly members are trusted four times more than MPs across all demographics. Women and individuals in the North exhibit a higher inclination towards trusting citizens' assemblies. Sortition Foundation's Director emphasizes the public's distrust in politicians and highlights the broad appeal of citizens' assemblies, suggesting they could replace the House of Lords. The poll aims to promote civic engagement in decision-making processes.
‘People don't trust politicians. People don't trust the House of Lords. But we do trust each other to make fair decisions. That's why replacing the House of Lords with a permanent rolling citizens' assembly appeals to Reform, Labour, Lib Dem and Conservative voters alike.’
Polling shows that across all groups, members of citizens' assemblies are at least four times more trusted than MPs (57% and 13%, respectively) to make policy recommendations in their best interest.
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