The British public’s trust in the political system has fallen significantly since the pandemic, potentially as a result of recent political scandals, according to a report from a leading think tank. Just 6% of the public have full trust in the current political system, while 89% support constitutional reform, the report found. The survey of 8,000 people, conducted by Focaldata for the Institute for Public Policy Research, highlights support for democratic reform is strongest in the UK’s former industrial heartlands, including the “red wall” constituencies.