Survey Reveals Gen Z's Growing Disillusionment with Democracy in the UK

Over half of young Britons express support for a strong leader without elections, highlighting concerns about the future of democratic values.

A new survey by polling company Craft, part of a Channel 4 report, reveals 52% of Gen Z respondents believe the UK would be better with a strong leader who bypasses parliament and elections.
One-third of Gen Z participants support the idea of military rule, and nearly half advocate for radical societal change through revolution.
Economic stagnation, political disillusionment, and declining trust in traditional institutions are cited as potential drivers of these attitudes.
The data also highlights a growing gender divide, with 45% of young men believing efforts for gender equality have gone too far, leading to perceived discrimination against men.
Media consumption patterns show that Gen Z places equal or greater trust in social media influencers, such as Andrew Tate and Jordan Peterson, compared to traditional journalism.