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How do Britons feel about Boris Johnson becoming PM?

Confirmation of Boris Johnson's pending arrival in No. 10 was greeted by newspaper frontpages containing a mixture of trepidation, disbelief and in some cases, upbeat positivity. What do the British public make of their new prime minister? YouGov conducted a snap poll of 1,730 adults in Great Britain to find out and 37 percent of respondents said they are dismayed.

While another 10 percent said they are disappointed, some respondents were happy about Johnson replacing Theresa May. 18 percent of those polled said they are pleased while 10 percent are delighted.

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This chart shows responses to: "which of the following best reflects your reaction to Boris Johnson becoming leader?"

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Public satisfaction rating of Theresa May as Prime Minister in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017*
Which, if any, of the following people do you think would be the best prime minister?
Share of British people who think that Boris Johnson should resign as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from January 2022 to July 2022
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Boris Johnson favorability rating in Great Britain in 2018, by age group
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In your opinion, how satisfied or dissatisfied are you with the UK’s handling of the Brexit process?
"Which of the following do you think would make the best Prime Minister?" (July 2026)

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