Support for War in Afghanistan - Trends 2001
Q The United States and Britain launched military strikes against Afghanistan in response to the terrorist attacks on 11th September. Do you support or oppose taking action against Afghanistan?
Q The United States and Britain launched military strikes against Afghanistan in response to the terrorist attacks on 11th September. Do you support or oppose taking action against Afghanistan?
| 9 October 2001* | 18-22 October 2001 | 1-2 November 2001 | 22-27 November 2001 | |
| % | % | % | % | |
| Support | 69 | 67 | 65 | 70 |
| Oppose | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
| Don't know | 8 | 10 | 12 | 8 |
Base: c. 600 - 1,000 GB adults aged 18+ * Q Wording on 9 October "...support or oppose taking military action ..."
Q (September) And if the United States were to take military action against those responsible for the attacks, would you support or oppose British troops being involved in this action? Q (October-November) Now that the US has taken military action, do you support or oppose British troops being involved in this action?
| 14 September 2001 | 21 September 2001 | 9 October 2001 | 18-22 October 2001 | 1-2 November 2001 | 22-27 November 2001 | |
| % | % | % | % | % | % | |
| Support | 74 | 73 | 72 | 66 | 66 | 69 |
| Oppose | 20 | 20 | 22 | 28 | 27 | 24 |
| Don't know | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
Base: c. 600 - 1,000 GB adults aged 18+
