Provisional: live fieldwork, 526 interviews so far. Percentages are of each
question's valid base (missing/not-asked excluded). Right-hand grey figure = count.
Device_1 Device - ** HIDDEN QUESTION TO STORE: Store device type ** Desktop
Base: 212
Desktop
100.0%
212
Device_2 Device - ** HIDDEN QUESTION TO STORE: Store device type ** Mobile
Base: 314
Mobile
100.0%
314
sex What is your sex
Base: 526
Female
59.3%
312
Male
39.4%
207
Prefer not to say
0.8%
4
Non-binary
0.4%
2
Prefer to self-describe
0.2%
1
country In which country do you live?
Base: 526
England
87.1%
458
Scotland
6.7%
35
Wales
4.0%
21
Northern Ireland
1.7%
9
Prefer not to say
0.4%
2
Outside the UK
0.2%
1
region In which English region do you live?
Base: 458
South East
22.1%
101
South West
18.3%
84
Greater London
15.3%
70
East of England
10.0%
46
North West
9.0%
41
West Midlands
7.4%
34
Yorkshire and Humber
6.6%
30
East Midlands
5.7%
26
North East
5.2%
24
Prefer not to say
0.4%
2
qual_multi_1 qual_multi - Which of these qualifications do you have? No Qualifications
Base: 21
No Qualifications
100.0%
21
qual_multi_2 qual_multi - Which of these qualifications do you have? Entry level qualification (e g entry level certificate, Skills for Life)
Base: 3
Entry level qualification (e g entry level certificate, Skills for Life)
100.0%
3
qual_multi_3 qual_multi - Which of these qualifications do you have? Level 1 qualification (e g Level 1 basic / essential / functional skills, Music Grade 1, 2, or 3)
Base: 9
Level 1 qualification (e g Level 1 basic / essential / functional skills, Music Grade 1, 2, or 3)
100.0%
9
qual_multi_4 qual_multi - Which of these qualifications do you have? A formal Apprenticeship
Base: 8
A formal Apprenticeship
100.0%
8
qual_multi_5 qual_multi - Which of these qualifications do you have? NVQs / GNVQs / RSA Diploma
Base: 34
NVQs / GNVQs / RSA Diploma
100.0%
34
qual_multi_6 qual_multi - Which of these qualifications do you have? Standard Grade
Base: 5
Standard Grade
100.0%
5
qual_multi_7 qual_multi - Which of these qualifications do you have? GCSEs / O-Levels / CSEs
Base: 185
GCSEs / O-Levels / CSEs
100.0%
185
qual_multi_8 qual_multi - Which of these qualifications do you have? Highers / Advanced Highers
Base: 20
Highers / Advanced Highers
100.0%
20
qual_multi_9 qual_multi - Which of these qualifications do you have? AS-Levels
Base: 17
AS-Levels
100.0%
17
qual_multi_10 qual_multi - Which of these qualifications do you have? A-Levels
Base: 123
A-Levels
100.0%
123
qual_multi_11 qual_multi - Which of these qualifications do you have? International Baccalaureate Diploma / Technical Baccalaureate Level 3
Base: 2
International Baccalaureate Diploma / Technical Baccalaureate Level 3
100.0%
2
qual_multi_12 qual_multi - Which of these qualifications do you have? Higher National Certificate (HNC) / Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE)
Base: 19
Higher National Certificate (HNC) / Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE)
100.0%
19
qual_multi_13 qual_multi - Which of these qualifications do you have? Higher National Diploma (HND) / Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE) / Foundation Degree
Base: 27
Higher National Diploma (HND) / Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE) / Foundation Degree
100.0%
27
qual_multi_14 qual_multi - Which of these qualifications do you have? Professional Qualifications (e g Teaching, Nursing, Accountancy, Licentiateship)
Base: 149
Professional Qualifications (e g Teaching, Nursing, Accountancy, Licentiateship)
100.0%
149
qual_multi_15 qual_multi - Which of these qualifications do you have? Degree / Postgraduate Degree (e g BA, BSc, MA, MSc, MRes, MBA, PGCE, PGDip, PhD)
Base: 294
Degree / Postgraduate Degree (e g BA, BSc, MA, MSc, MRes, MBA, PGCE, PGDip, PhD)
100.0%
294
qual_multi_16 qual_multi - Which of these qualifications do you have? Award
Base: 3
Award
100.0%
3
qual_multi_17 qual_multi - Which of these qualifications do you have? Certificate (Other)
Base: 28
Certificate (Other)
100.0%
28
qual_multi_18 qual_multi - Which of these qualifications do you have? Diploma (Other)
Base: 35
Diploma (Other)
100.0%
35
qual_multi_19 qual_multi - Which of these qualifications do you have? Other (incl other work-related qualifications / vocational training, e g forklift operator training, construction skills certification scheme (CSCS), & Foreign Qualifications)
Base: 47
Other (incl other work-related qualifications / vocational training, e g forklift operator training, construction skil
100.0%
47
qual_multi_20 qual_multi - Which of these qualifications do you have? Prefer not to say
Base: 23
Prefer not to say
100.0%
23
qual_nvq At which level is your highest qualification for your NVQs/GNVQs/RSA Diploma?
Base: 34
NVQ Level 4 or higher, or an RSA Higher Diploma
38.2%
13
NVQ Level 2 or an Intermediate GNVQ or an RSA Diploma
23.5%
8
NVQ Level 3 or an Advanced GNVQ or an RSA Advanced Diploma
20.6%
7
Prefer not to say
11.8%
4
NVQ Level 1 or a Foundation GNVQ
5.9%
2
qual_alevel_1 qual_alevel - How many of each of the following qualifications do you have? A-Levels
Base: 123
3
48.8%
60
2
20.3%
25
4+
19.5%
24
1
8.1%
10
Prefer not to say
3.3%
4
qual_alevel_2 qual_alevel - How many of each of the following qualifications do you have? AS-Levels
Base: 17
1
35.3%
6
4+
29.4%
5
3
17.6%
3
2
11.8%
2
Prefer not to say
5.9%
1
qual_gcse What is your highest level of attainment for your GCSEs/O-Levels/CSEs?
Base: 185
5 or more GCSEs (Grades A*-C) / O-Levels (Pass) / CSEs (Grade 1)
76.2%
141
1 or more GCSEs (any grade) / O-Levels / CSEs (any grade)
18.9%
35
Prefer not to say
4.9%
9
qual_awd At which level is your highest qualification for your Award?
Base: 3
Prefer not to say
66.7%
2
Level 2
33.3%
1
qual_cer At which level is your highest qualification for your Certificate (Other)?
Base: 28
Level 4 or higher
53.6%
15
Level 2
14.3%
4
Level 3
14.3%
4
Prefer not to say
10.7%
3
Entry level
3.6%
1
Level 1
3.6%
1
qual_dip What qualification level is your Diploma?
Base: 35
Level 4 or higher
62.9%
22
Level 3
17.1%
6
Prefer not to say
17.1%
6
Level 2
2.9%
1
qual_categories_hid_1 qual_categories_hid - Categorising qualifications into one of 8 categories (Hidden) No Qualifications
Base: 48
No Qualifications
100.0%
48
qual_categories_hid_2 qual_categories_hid - Categorising qualifications into one of 8 categories (Hidden) Entry level
Base: 31
Entry level
100.0%
31
qual_categories_hid_3 qual_categories_hid - Categorising qualifications into one of 8 categories (Hidden) Level 1
Base: 84
Level 1
100.0%
84
qual_categories_hid_4 qual_categories_hid - Categorising qualifications into one of 8 categories (Hidden) Level 2
Base: 200
Level 2
100.0%
200
qual_categories_hid_5 qual_categories_hid - Categorising qualifications into one of 8 categories (Hidden) Apprenticeship
Base: 35
Apprenticeship
100.0%
35
qual_categories_hid_6 qual_categories_hid - Categorising qualifications into one of 8 categories (Hidden) Other
Base: 74
Other
100.0%
74
qual_categories_hid_7 qual_categories_hid - Categorising qualifications into one of 8 categories (Hidden) Level 3
Base: 76
Level 3
100.0%
76
qual_categories_hid_8 qual_categories_hid - Categorising qualifications into one of 8 categories (Hidden) Level 4+
Base: 418
Level 4+
100.0%
418
qual_categories_hid_9 qual_categories_hid - Categorising qualifications into one of 8 categories (Hidden) Prefer not to say
Base: 27
Prefer not to say
100.0%
27
hiqual *Hidden* Highest level of qualification
Base: 526
Level 4+
79.5%
418
Level 2 / Apprenticeship / Other
10.6%
56
No Qualifications / Level 1
7.8%
41
Level 3
2.1%
11
hhincome Which of the following categories best describes your annual household income, including all benefits, but before tax is deducted?
Base: 526
Prefer not to say
23.6%
124
£35,000 – £49,999
19.4%
102
£20,000 – £34,999
17.7%
93
Under £20,000
15.4%
81
£50,000 – £74,999
12.4%
65
£100,000+
6.5%
34
£75,000 - £99,000
5.1%
27
Ethnicity What is your ethnic group?
Base: 526
White
93.9%
494
Mixed/multiple ethnic groups
1.9%
10
Asian/British Asian
1.3%
7
Black/African/Caribbean/Black British
1.1%
6
Prefer not to say
1.1%
6
Other ethnic group
0.6%
3
Ethnicity_White What is your ethnic group?
Base: 494
English / Welsh / Scottish / Northern Irish / British
95.3%
471
Other
2.4%
12
Irish
1.8%
9
Prefer not to say
0.4%
2
Ethnicity_Asian What is your ethnic group?
Base: 7
Indian
71.4%
5
Pakistani
14.3%
1
Any other Asian background
14.3%
1
Ethnicity_Black What is your ethnic group?
Base: 6
Caribbean
50.0%
3
African
33.3%
2
Prefer not to say
16.7%
1
Ethnicity_Mixed What is your ethnic group?
Base: 10
White and Asian
40.0%
4
Any other mixed / multiple ethnic background
30.0%
3
White and Black Caribbean
20.0%
2
Prefer not to say
10.0%
1
religion What is your religion, if any?
Base: 526
Christian
48.7%
256
Atheist
20.7%
109
Agnostic
14.3%
75
Other religion (please specify)
7.2%
38
Prefer not to say
6.8%
36
Jewish
0.8%
4
Buddhist
0.6%
3
Muslim
0.4%
2
Hindu
0.4%
2
Sikh
0.2%
1
lib_auth_1 lib_auth - To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? It is the government’s responsibility to provide a job for everyone who wants one.
Base: 526
Neither agree nor disagree
28.3%
149
Somewhat agree
28.3%
149
Somewhat disagree
20.5%
108
Strongly agree
16.9%
89
Strongly disagree
5.9%
31
lib_auth_2 lib_auth - To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Ordinary working people do not get their fair share of the nation’s wealth.
Base: 526
Strongly agree
57.0%
300
Somewhat agree
28.3%
149
Neither agree nor disagree
9.5%
50
Somewhat disagree
3.0%
16
Strongly disagree
2.1%
11
lib_auth_3 lib_auth - To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? The government should reduce the gap between the rich and the poor.
Base: 526
Strongly agree
69.8%
367
Somewhat agree
18.6%
98
Neither agree nor disagree
6.3%
33
Strongly disagree
2.9%
15
Somewhat disagree
2.5%
13
lib_auth_4 lib_auth - To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Large businesses and corporations take advantage of ordinary people.
Base: 526
Strongly agree
39.0%
205
Somewhat agree
35.7%
188
Neither agree nor disagree
15.4%
81
Somewhat disagree
7.6%
40
Strongly disagree
2.3%
12
hunger_problem How much of a problem do you think hunger and hardship are in the UK?
Base: 526
A very big problem
56.5%
297
A fairly big problem
41.3%
217
A fairly minor problem
2.3%
12
social_security_1 social_security - To what extent, if at all, do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? If someone is unable to work due to long-term illness, disability, or caring responsibilities, our social security system should provide for th
Base: 526
Strongly agree
76.2%
401
Somewhat agree
21.1%
111
Strongly disagree
1.1%
6
Neither agree nor disagree
1.1%
6
Somewhat disagree
0.4%
2
social_security_2 social_security - To what extent, if at all, do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? Our social security system should ensure that everyone can afford the essentials (food, heating, accommodation / housing)
Base: 526
Strongly agree
74.9%
394
Somewhat agree
19.0%
100
Neither agree nor disagree
2.9%
15
Somewhat disagree
1.9%
10
Strongly disagree
1.3%
7
social_security_3 social_security - To what extent, if at all, do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? Our social security system should ensure everyone has the security we all need to thrive, not just survive
Base: 526
Strongly agree
59.5%
313
Somewhat agree
30.4%
160
Neither agree nor disagree
6.5%
34
Somewhat disagree
2.1%
11
Strongly disagree
1.5%
8
social_security_4 social_security - To what extent, if at all, do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? Problems with the social security system often drive people into financial hardship
Base: 526
Strongly agree
49.6%
261
Somewhat agree
34.4%
181
Neither agree nor disagree
12.2%
64
Somewhat disagree
2.7%
14
Strongly disagree
1.1%
6
social_security_5 social_security - To what extent, if at all, do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? Our social security system does a good job of protecting people from hunger and hardship
Base: 526
Somewhat disagree
43.0%
226
Strongly disagree
24.1%
127
Neither agree nor disagree
15.8%
83
Somewhat agree
15.4%
81
Strongly agree
1.7%
9
social_security_6 social_security - To what extent, if at all, do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? A strong and supportive social security system is essential for a fair society
Base: 526
Strongly agree
73.8%
388
Somewhat agree
22.1%
116
Neither agree nor disagree
2.1%
11
Somewhat disagree
1.5%
8
Strongly disagree
0.6%
3
hunger_scale Where do you place yourself on the scale between these two views?
Base: 526
5 - A mix of both individual choices and wider societal factors
30.4%
160
10 - Hunger and hardship are mostly the result of unfair systems and societal structures