UK poll: 59% believe it’s “unacceptable for politicians to take donations from fossil fuel companies”

C: Fossil Free London

According to a recent poll published by Fossil Free London, 59% of respondents in the United Kingdom believe that it is “unacceptable for politicians to take donations from fossil fuel companies,” with 42% of respondents finding it “completely unacceptable.” This result comes after the UK government admitted that oil from the recently approved Rosebank project would be exported to international markets, failing to meet claims that the project would address the UK’s energy security needs.

Additionally, respondents were also asked whether “fossil fuel production (oil and gas) in the United Kingdom should be reduced or expanded,” with 44% of respondents agreeing it should be reduced, 28% expanded, and 27% unsure. Lastly, when asked about COP28 President Al-Jaber’s co-role as Chief Executive Officer of ADNOC, 44% of respondents felt as if the appointment as COP28 President was “a bad idea.”

The full results from the poll can be downloaded here.