84 per cent back war (UK POLL!)

News of the World ^ | March 30, 2003

[MadIvan]

GULF WAR II: Poll shows the British public are steeled for a long fight

THE British public overwhelmingly back the war—despite fears that it could take months, not days, to depose Saddam Hussein.

A massive 84 per cent believe Britain and America should see the war through to a successful conclusion—a rise of two per cent in a week.

Just 11 per cent think the coalition should now stop fighting and pull out. The figures are revealed in a News of the World ICM poll taken last night, well after US commanders confirmed the war will take months to complete.

They show the population at home are now steeled to expect a long campaign.

As for tactics, the majority—57 per cent—support the current strategy of limited surgical strikes designed to minimise civilian casualties.

Only 12 per cent believe the Allies should adopt a slower "wait and see" policy—laying siege to major cities hoping for the Iraqis to surrender.

Prime Minister Tony Blair is still enjoying the support of 50 per cent of the country with just 39 per cent disputing his stance.

And the people delivered a humiliating blow to newspapers and TV channels which have been critical of the course the war has taken. Most of those quizzed—58 per cent—say the British media has a duty to support our troops in the conflict.

[MadIvan]

To the lefties who underestimated the British public - I suppose the only thing you can say now is "Oops".

Regards, Ivan

[MadIvan]

Bump!

[Dog]

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[johniegrad]

Impressive. Ivan, what are the causes of this turnaround and what are the implications for Blair's future?

[Happygal]

Is ICM an independent market research company?

[Cboldt]

To the lefties who underestimated the British public - I suppose the only thing you can say now is "Oops".

And to the rest of the lefties, we say . . . . nothing (may they be irrelevant in perpetuity)

[farmfriend]

Way to go Brits! God save the queen.

[MadIvan]

You can find out more about them here, Love:

ICM Polls

Love, Ivan

[VOA]

bump!

[InterceptPoint]

I wonder how those boobs that resigned from the Blair government feel now. Like boobs I suppose.

[Mo1]

God Bless the Brits ..

[ET(end tyranny)]

Wow! Those are impressive numbers.

Best to you and yours and thanks for all your great posts.

[Mister Baredog]

This is some delicious stuff Ivan, Thanks!

[McGavin999]

I knew that once the Brits saw the reality of the situation they would be right there. It's going to be tough and I'm glad the British people are now on board. It's going to make it far easier for all of us. Next we have to get the Spanish and Italians behind their leaders.

[OldFriend]

American polling showing the president with massive support.....and that's just from Newsweak.

[SevenofNine]

Alright Ivan well if I know UK News of the world if Brits said one thing they against it at beginning of the conflict I bet the times changing

How going help with Tony Blair political future eh