Most Britons think statue of Oliver Cromwell should be demolished, shows latest GLPOR survey.

A statue of Oliver Cromwell stands outside the House of Commons of the United Kingdom in Westminster, London. Oliver Cromwell was Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland between 1653 and 1658. Directly opposite the statue, in the wall of St Margaret’s Church, on the other side of the road, is a bust of Charles I. The statue was designed by Hamo Thornycroft and erected in 1899. It has divided opinion, both before its erection and since, due to Cromwell’s opposition to the monarchy and his role in the conquest of Ireland.

Do you think statue of Oliver Cromwell in London should be demolished (replaced) or not?

According to latest GLPOR survey most Britons (37 %) think statue of Oliver Cromwell outside the House of Commons should be demolished or replaced, compared to 34 % who say statue should continue to stay in its place, 18 % has no opinion – it’s for specialists to decide and 11 % don’t know.

Sample size: 21129 adults in the UK

Fledwork: 1 August – 1 September 2023