Top ten most untrustworthy professions

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Politicians and bankers are the least trustworthy professionals according to the British public.

Research from the Co-operative Bank shows of 3,000 respondents, 57% distrusted politicians the most. In the wake of the financial crisis and the exposure of bonus culture, bankers came in at a close second with 43% of the vote. The ranking of the least trustworthy professionals goes on to list (in order of unpopularity): journalists, car salesmen, estate agents, electricians, plumbers, builders, car mechanics and footballers. Fortunately for our readers, IFAs didn't make the top ten! Doctors, teachers, police officers, firefighters and paramedics were listed as the most trusted ...

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