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12 April 2019

6150 GB adults surveyed

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Some people have described Julian Assange, the founder of Wikileaks, as a traitor to the West who has given information to our enemies. Other people see him as a champion of freedom of information. Which of the following comes to closer to your view of Julian Assange?

Conducted 12 April 2019

YouGov surveyed 6150 GB adults

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32%
Some people have described Julian Assange, the founder of Wikileaks, as a traitor to the West who has given information to our enemies. Other people see him as a champion of freedom of information. Which of the following comes to closer to your view of Julian Assange?

Conducted 12 April 2019

YouGov surveyed 6150 GB adults

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19%
18%
31%
32%

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