An opinion poll taken 71 years ago in 1944 revealed that 36 percent of people felt politicians were doing their best for their country.
That number in 2015 is now 10 percent.
The research found older people mistrust politicians more that voters between 18 and 24 years of age — and according to a new poll, dog owners would rather see a canine in charge of the country — not a 'Cameron'.
TV channels and newspapers frequently commission opinion polls in the run up to a general election in Britain on serious matters like the NHS, education or immigration. But now a dog biscuit brand has asked Britain whom they trust to run the country.
And seventy percent of Brits would apparently prefer a dog to run the country instead of David Cameron, Ed Miliband, Nick Clegg or Nigel Farage. A thousand dog owners aged between 16 and 64 were asked to pick their most trustworthy candidate between the four party leaders and two dogs.
And it was 'Gromit' and 'Lassie' who came out on top, receiving 70 percent of the public's vote; compared to 14 percent who picked David Cameron, seven percent for Ed Miliband, six percent for Nigel Farage — and three percent ticked the box for Nick Clegg.
The results of the poll appear to reflect a sense of disengagement with British politics, especially amongst dog owners. It also sheds some light on the relationship with another breed.
Update: Cons & Lab tied — Latest YouGov / Sun results 4th March — Con 34%, Lab 34%, LD 8%, UKIP 14%, GRN 6%; APP —18 http://t.co/FEsP2jRp8t
— YouGov (@YouGov) March 5, 2015
According to the research, 73 percent of dog owners claim that their dog has 'special skills'. And according to biscuit brand PiCKUP!, half of all UK dog owners believe their pet to be more intuitive than their partner:
"Dogs are no longer just pampered pooches prancing around show rings but animals that demand respect."
And there's no other show to display Britain's love affair with dogs than at the world's largest dog show, Crufts, where a luxury kennel has been unveiled.
The 'dream doghouse', costing £20,000, has been created by Samsung Electronics for Crufts and features a snack dispenser, tannoy system, treadmill, TV and hot-tub spa.
70% of the UK would rather a dog ran the country than David Cameron or Ed Miliband! #TVdebates #ChocNinja http://t.co/n9oonT7SWK
— BahlsenPICKUP (@BahlsenPICKUP) March 5, 2015
Andy Griffiths, President of Samsung Electronics UK and Ireland, said: "From dogs who have social media profiles to owners who use video calling to check on their pet while away, technology is fast becoming an integral part of everyday life".
