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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Aine Fox

Poll claiming increase in UK church attendance scrapped due to major flaw

United Kingdom YouGov
  • A survey indicating a significant rise in church attendance across parts of the UK has been withdrawn after fraudulent respondents were discovered.
  • The poll, conducted by YouGov for the Bible Society's 'Quiet Revival' report, had claimed 12 per cent of adults in England and Wales attended church monthly in 2024, including a notable increase among young people.
  • YouGov admitted responsibility for the flawed data, stating it failed to activate key quality control technologies, and has committed to rerunning the survey.
  • The Bible Society expressed deep disappointment with YouGov's error but maintained there is still a 'very positive story to tell' regarding a spiritual awakening.
  • Humanists UK welcomed the withdrawal, asserting it validates their position that there is no Christian revival in Britain, a view supported by experts who had previously warned of issues with opt-in online polls.

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Claims of church revival debunked as YouGov withdraws ‘fraudulent’ poll

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