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16 July 2025

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The two men who cut down the famous tree at Sycamore Gap near Hadrian’s Wall have each been given prison sentences of four years and three months. Do you think that sentence is too harsh, not harsh enough, or about right?

Conducted 16 July 2025

YouGov surveyed 4855 GB adults

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The two men who cut down the famous tree at Sycamore Gap near Hadrian’s Wall have each been given prison sentences of four years and three months. Do you think that sentence is too harsh, not harsh enough, or about right?

Conducted 16 July 2025

YouGov surveyed 4855 GB adults

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16%
34%
38%
12%

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