Satisfaction with how democracy is working falls in western nations

Satisfaction with democracy is below 50% in eight out of nine western countries surveyed in a poll, and majorities in all but one fear for its future, with fake news and lack of accountability seen as among threats.

- Jon Henley Europe correspondent

An Ipsos survey of almost 10,000 people across the nations found satisfaction with democracy low in all except Sweden, with deep concerns about the future of electoral politics.

Gideon Skinner, senior director of UK politics at Ipsos, said: “Despite strong support for democratic ideals across many countries, the public are clearly disappointed with how democracy is working in practice and worried about its future.”