Poll shows councillors trusted more than MPs

Councillor Richard Farnell

According to new figures, three in four people trust their local Councillor more than their MP to make decisions about their community…

The poll, carried out on behalf of the Local Government Association (LGA), showed that when it comes to making decisions about local services and the local area only 9% of people trusted MP. However, 77% of people trusted their local councillor.

Local Labour councillor Richard Farnell said: “The common myth is that people think all politicians are the same. However, if you work hard, stand up for your local area and campaign hard, the public value their local councillor, as this poll shows. Some of us put in a great deal of time and effort to be an effective community champion.”