Thinking about former Government ministers who go on to have other jobs after they stop being an MP, to what extent do you think it is acceptable or unacceptable for them to do the following?
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In April 2021, most Britons (** percent) said that it was unacceptable for former ministers to be employed to help firms win government contracts, or work at firms who worked on government contracts while they were in office (** percent). Only ** percent and ** percent of Brits said that it was acceptable for ministers to provide advice, or work for companies bidding for government contracts respectively.
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YouGov. (April 23, 2021). Thinking about former Government ministers who go on to have other jobs after they stop being an MP, to what extent do you think it is acceptable or unacceptable for them to do the following? [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 24, 2026, from /statistics/1232459/lobbying-former-ministers-uk/
YouGov. "Thinking about former Government ministers who go on to have other jobs after they stop being an MP, to what extent do you think it is acceptable or unacceptable for them to do the following?." Chart. April 23, 2021. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 24, 2026. /statistics/1232459/lobbying-former-ministers-uk/
YouGov. (2021). Thinking about former Government ministers who go on to have other jobs after they stop being an MP, to what extent do you think it is acceptable or unacceptable for them to do the following?. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 24, 2026. /statistics/1232459/lobbying-former-ministers-uk/
YouGov. "Thinking about Former Government Ministers Who Go on to Have Other Jobs after They Stop Being An Mp, to What Extent Do You Think It Is Acceptable or Unacceptable for Them to Do The Following?." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 23 Apr 2021, /statistics/1232459/lobbying-former-ministers-uk/
YouGov, Thinking about former Government ministers who go on to have other jobs after they stop being an MP, to what extent do you think it is acceptable or unacceptable for them to do the following? ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/1232459/lobbying-former-ministers-uk/ (last visited July 24, 2026)
Thinking about former Government ministers who go on to have other jobs after they stop being an MP, to what extent do you think it is acceptable or unacceptable for them to do the following? [Graph], YouGov, April 23, 2021. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1232459/lobbying-former-ministers-uk/
