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Topline — 20250922D

2061 respondents · Unweighted · 210 questions · generated 2026-09-21 10:50 UTC
Provisional: live fieldwork, 2061 interviews so far. Percentages are of each question's valid base (missing/not-asked excluded). Right-hand grey figure = count.

Quota fill from response data

Computed directly from the answers, so it stays correct even when a survey's platform quota counter is broken. ⚠ = platform counter disagrees.
Age
18-24
228/268
25-34
536/550
35-44
400/400
45-54
336/347
55-64
316/316
65+
245/445
Sex
Male
1027/1055
Female
1034/1095
scot_region_quota
Glasgow
354/350
West Scotland
235/234
Lothian
302/310
Central Scotland
329/328
South Scotland
150/227
Mid Scotland and Fife
203/220
North East Scotland
373/370
Highlands and Islands
115/148
Income
Up to £19,999
550/3000
£20,000 - £39,999
677/3000
£40,000 or more
834/3000
Hiqual
No Qualifications / Level 1
341/3000
Level 2 / Apprenticeship / Other
416/3000
Level 3
88/3000
Level 4+
1216/3000

Device_1 Device - ** HIDDEN QUESTION TO STORE: Store device type ** Desktop

Base: 476
Desktop
100.0%
476

Device_2 Device - ** HIDDEN QUESTION TO STORE: Store device type ** Mobile

Base: 1585
Mobile
100.0%
1585

Changelog Change log

Base: 2061
1
100.0%
2061

Sex What is your sex?

Base: 2061
Female
50.2%
1034
Male
49.8%
1027

Country In which country do you currently live?

Base: 2061
Scotland
100.0%
2061

scot_region Which electoral region of Scotland do you live in?

Base: 2061
North East Scotland
18.1%
373
Glasgow
17.2%
354
Central Scotland
16.0%
329
Lothian
14.7%
302
West Scotland
11.4%
235
Mid Scotland and Fife
9.8%
203
South Scotland
7.3%
150
Highlands and Islands
5.6%
115

scot_region_quota_A_1 scot_region_quota_A - scot_region.a=Glasgow

Base: 354
scot_region.a=Glasgow
100.0%
354

scot_region_quota_A_2 scot_region_quota_A - scot_region.a=West Scotland

Base: 235
scot_region.a=West Scotland
100.0%
235

scot_region_quota_A_3 scot_region_quota_A - scot_region.a=Lothian

Base: 302
scot_region.a=Lothian
100.0%
302

scot_region_quota_A_4 scot_region_quota_A - scot_region.a=Central Scotland

Base: 329
scot_region.a=Central Scotland
100.0%
329

scot_region_quota_A_5 scot_region_quota_A - scot_region.a=South Scotland

Base: 150
scot_region.a=South Scotland
100.0%
150

scot_region_quota_A_6 scot_region_quota_A - scot_region.a=Mid Scotland and Fife

Base: 203
scot_region.a=Mid Scotland and Fife
100.0%
203

scot_region_quota_A_7 scot_region_quota_A - scot_region.a=North East Scotland

Base: 373
scot_region.a=North East Scotland
100.0%
373

scot_region_quota_A_8 scot_region_quota_A - scot_region.a=Highlands and Islands

Base: 115
scot_region.a=Highlands and Islands
100.0%
115

scot_region_quota_B_1 scot_region_quota_B - scot_region.a=Glasgow

Base: 354
scot_region.a=Glasgow
100.0%
354

scot_region_quota_B_2 scot_region_quota_B - scot_region.a=West Scotland

Base: 235
scot_region.a=West Scotland
100.0%
235

scot_region_quota_B_3 scot_region_quota_B - scot_region.a=Lothian

Base: 302
scot_region.a=Lothian
100.0%
302

scot_region_quota_B_4 scot_region_quota_B - scot_region.a=Central Scotland

Base: 329
scot_region.a=Central Scotland
100.0%
329

scot_region_quota_B_5 scot_region_quota_B - scot_region.a=South Scotland

Base: 150
scot_region.a=South Scotland
100.0%
150

scot_region_quota_B_6 scot_region_quota_B - scot_region.a=Mid Scotland and Fife

Base: 203
scot_region.a=Mid Scotland and Fife
100.0%
203

scot_region_quota_B_7 scot_region_quota_B - scot_region.a=North East Scotland

Base: 373
scot_region.a=North East Scotland
100.0%
373

scot_region_quota_B_8 scot_region_quota_B - scot_region.a=Highlands and Islands

Base: 115
scot_region.a=Highlands and Islands
100.0%
115

scot_council Which council area do you live in?

Base: 2061
City of Edinburgh
12.6%
260
Glasgow City
10.3%
212
Aberdeen City
8.3%
172
Fife
6.8%
140
North Lanarkshire
4.8%
99
Aberdeenshire
4.8%
98
South Lanarkshire
4.2%
86
West Lothian
4.1%
85
Highland
3.7%
77
Dundee City
3.7%
76
Renfrewshire
3.3%
68
Angus
3.2%
66
Falkirk
2.9%
59
East Lothian
2.5%
52
Dumfries and Galloway
2.5%
51
North Ayrshire
2.4%
49
South Ayrshire
2.2%
45
East Ayrshire
2.1%
44
Perth and Kinross
2.0%
41
Midlothian
1.9%
40
Scottish Borders
1.8%
38
East Dunbartonshire
1.4%
29
East Renfrewshire
1.4%
29
Moray
1.2%
24
Stirling
1.2%
24
West Dunbartonshire
1.1%
22
Argyll and Bute
1.0%
21
Clackmannanshire
1.0%
21
Inverclyde
0.9%
19
Na h-Eileanan Siar
0.2%
5
Shetland Islands
0.2%
5
Orkney Islands
0.2%
4

Ethnicity What is your ethnic group?

Base: 2061
White
86.6%
1785
Black/African/Caribbean/Black British
7.6%
156
Asian/British Asian
3.5%
73
Mixed/multiple ethnic groups
1.4%
29
Other ethnic group
0.5%
10
Prefer not to say
0.4%
8

Ethnicity_Asian What is your ethnic group?

Base: 73
Pakistani
35.6%
26
Indian
31.5%
23
Chinese
20.5%
15
Any other Asian background
12.3%
9

Ethnicity_Black What is your ethnic group?

Base: 156
African
77.6%
121
Caribbean
12.8%
20
Any other Black/African/Caribbean background
9.6%
15

Ethnicity_Mixed What is your ethnic group?

Base: 29
Any other mixed / multiple ethnic background
34.5%
10
White and Black African
31.0%
9
White and Asian
27.6%
8
White and Black Caribbean
6.9%
2

computationaladults How many people aged 14 or over live in your household, including yourself?

Base: 2061
2
48.9%
1007
1 (only me)
22.9%
471
3
17.0%
350
4
8.6%
177
5
2.1%
44
6 or more
0.6%
12

computationalchildren How many children aged 13 or under live in your household?

Base: 2061
0 (no children aged 13 or under)
60.8%
1254
2
19.5%
401
1
17.5%
360
3
1.8%
38
4
0.3%
6
5
0.1%
2

HHinc Which of the following categories best describes your annual household income, including all benefits, but before tax is deducted?

Base: 2061
£20,000 - £29,999
14.2%
292
£30,000 - £39,999
12.7%
262
£40,000 - £49,999
10.2%
211
£50,000 - £59,999
8.1%
167
£10,000 - £14,999
7.9%
162
£60,000 - £69,999
7.0%
145
£100,000 - £149,999
6.4%
132
Less than £10,000
5.7%
118
£15,000 - £19,999
5.6%
116
£70,000 - £79,999
4.9%
101
£90,000 - £99,999
4.1%
84
£200,000 or more
4.0%
82
£80,000 - £89,999
3.0%
61
Prefer not to say
2.9%
59
£150,000 - £199,999
1.9%
40
Don't know
1.4%
29

HHinc_Range We want to hear from a broad range of people from across the country. We ask about annual household income for demographic purposes only. It does not need to be exact, just as accurate an estimate as you can give.

Base: 88
Between £20,000 and £39,999
45.5%
40
Less than £20,000
40.9%
36
Between £40,000 and £59,999
6.8%
6
£60,000 or more
6.8%
6

aehhinc The calculation needs to use computationalincome, computationaladults and computationalchildren

Base: 2061
£40,000 or more
40.5%
834
£20,000 - £39,999
32.8%
677
Up to £19,999
26.7%
550

qual_multi_1 qual_multi - Which of these qualifications do you have? No Qualifications

Base: 74
No Qualifications
100.0%
74

qual_multi_2 qual_multi - Which of these qualifications do you have? Entry level qualification (e g entry level certificate, Skills for Life)

Base: 139
Entry level qualification (e g entry level certificate, Skills for Life)
100.0%
139

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: 154
Level 1 qualification (e g Level 1 basic / essential / functional skills, Music Grade 1, 2, or 3)
100.0%
154

qual_multi_4 qual_multi - Which of these qualifications do you have? A formal Apprenticeship

Base: 140
A formal Apprenticeship
100.0%
140

qual_multi_5 qual_multi - Which of these qualifications do you have? NVQs / GNVQs / RSA Diploma

Base: 186
NVQs / GNVQs / RSA Diploma
100.0%
186

qual_multi_6 qual_multi - Which of these qualifications do you have? Standard Grade

Base: 299
Standard Grade
100.0%
299

qual_multi_7 qual_multi - Which of these qualifications do you have? GCSEs / O-Levels / CSEs

Base: 461
GCSEs / O-Levels / CSEs
100.0%
461

qual_multi_8 qual_multi - Which of these qualifications do you have? Highers / Advanced Highers

Base: 433
Highers / Advanced Highers
100.0%
433

qual_multi_9 qual_multi - Which of these qualifications do you have? AS-Levels

Base: 45
AS-Levels
100.0%
45

qual_multi_10 qual_multi - Which of these qualifications do you have? A-Levels

Base: 146
A-Levels
100.0%
146

qual_multi_11 qual_multi - Which of these qualifications do you have? International Baccalaureate Diploma / Technical Baccalaureate Level 3

Base: 49
International Baccalaureate Diploma / Technical Baccalaureate Level 3
100.0%
49

qual_multi_12 qual_multi - Which of these qualifications do you have? Higher National Certificate (HNC) / Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE)

Base: 244
Higher National Certificate (HNC) / Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE)
100.0%
244

qual_multi_13 qual_multi - Which of these qualifications do you have? Higher National Diploma (HND) / Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE) / Foundation Degree

Base: 222
Higher National Diploma (HND) / Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE) / Foundation Degree
100.0%
222

qual_multi_14 qual_multi - Which of these qualifications do you have? Professional Qualifications (e g Teaching, Nursing, Accountancy, Licentiateship)

Base: 208
Professional Qualifications (e g Teaching, Nursing, Accountancy, Licentiateship)
100.0%
208

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: 850
Degree / Postgraduate Degree (e g BA, BSc, MA, MSc, MRes, MBA, PGCE, PGDip, PhD)
100.0%
850

qual_multi_16 qual_multi - Which of these qualifications do you have? Award

Base: 19
Award
100.0%
19

qual_multi_17 qual_multi - Which of these qualifications do you have? Certificate (Other)

Base: 65
Certificate (Other)
100.0%
65

qual_multi_18 qual_multi - Which of these qualifications do you have? Diploma (Other)

Base: 49
Diploma (Other)
100.0%
49

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: 81
Other (incl other work-related qualifications / vocational training, e g forklift operator training, construction skil
100.0%
81

qual_nvq At which level is your highest qualification for your NVQs/GNVQs/RSA Diploma?

Base: 186
NVQ Level 4 or higher, or an RSA Higher Diploma
47.3%
88
NVQ Level 3 or an Advanced GNVQ or an RSA Advanced Diploma
24.2%
45
NVQ Level 2 or an Intermediate GNVQ or an RSA Diploma
22.0%
41
NVQ Level 1 or a Foundation GNVQ
6.5%
12

qual_alevel_1 qual_alevel - How many of each of the following qualifications do you have? A-Levels

Base: 159
3
33.3%
53
4+
31.4%
50
2
22.6%
36
1
12.6%
20

qual_alevel_2 qual_alevel - How many of each of the following qualifications do you have? AS-Levels

Base: 159
1
44.7%
71
4+
26.4%
42
2
16.4%
26
3
12.6%
20

qual_gcse What is your highest level of attainment for your GCSEs/O-Levels/CSEs?

Base: 461
5 or more GCSEs (Grades A*-C) / O-Levels (Pass) / CSEs (Grade 1)
61.0%
281
1 or more GCSEs (any grade) / O-Levels / CSEs (any grade)
39.0%
180

qual_awd At which level is your highest qualification for your Award?

Base: 19
Level 4 or higher
57.9%
11
Level 2
15.8%
3
Level 3
15.8%
3
Level 1
10.5%
2

qual_cer At which level is your highest qualification for your Certificate (Other)?

Base: 65
Level 4 or higher
47.7%
31
Level 1
18.5%
12
Level 3
16.9%
11
Level 2
13.8%
9
Entry level
3.1%
2

qual_dip What qualification level is your Diploma?

Base: 49
Level 4 or higher
46.9%
23
Level 2
18.4%
9
Level 3
16.3%
8
Level 1
14.3%
7
Entry level
4.1%
2

qual_categories_hid_1 qual_categories_hid - Categorising qualifications into one of 8 categories (Hidden) No Qualifications

Base: 74
No Qualifications
100.0%
74

qual_categories_hid_2 qual_categories_hid - Categorising qualifications into one of 8 categories (Hidden) Entry level

Base: 143
Entry level
100.0%
143

qual_categories_hid_3 qual_categories_hid - Categorising qualifications into one of 8 categories (Hidden) Level 1

Base: 589
Level 1
100.0%
589

qual_categories_hid_4 qual_categories_hid - Categorising qualifications into one of 8 categories (Hidden) Level 2

Base: 702
Level 2
100.0%
702

qual_categories_hid_5 qual_categories_hid - Categorising qualifications into one of 8 categories (Hidden) Apprenticeship

Base: 140
Apprenticeship
100.0%
140

qual_categories_hid_6 qual_categories_hid - Categorising qualifications into one of 8 categories (Hidden) Other

Base: 81
Other
100.0%
81

qual_categories_hid_7 qual_categories_hid - Categorising qualifications into one of 8 categories (Hidden) Level 3

Base: 191
Level 3
100.0%
191

qual_categories_hid_8 qual_categories_hid - Categorising qualifications into one of 8 categories (Hidden) Level 4+

Base: 1216
Level 4+
100.0%
1216

hiqual Highest level of qualification (Hidden)

Base: 2061
Level 4+
59.0%
1216
Level 2 / Apprenticeship / Other
20.2%
416
No Qualifications / Level 1
16.5%
341
Level 3
4.3%
88

emp1 Which of the following best describes your current employment status?

Base: 2061
Employed full-time (More than 30 hours per week)
51.4%
1059
Employed part-time (Up to 30 hours per week)
14.3%
295
Retired
11.1%
228
Unemployed
5.4%
111
Student
5.1%
105
Self-employed
4.8%
99
Unable to work due to long-term illness or disability
4.6%
95
Family carer / homemaker
3.1%
63
Unpaid volunteer
0.3%
6

emp2 Are you currently also in any paid employment alongside your studies?

Base: 105
Not Employed
64.8%
68
Employed part-time (Up to 30 hours per week)
28.6%
30
Self Employed
5.7%
6
Employed full-time (More than 30 hours per week)
1.0%
1

tenure Which of the following types of housing tenure best describes the accommodation you live in?

Base: 2061
Owned outright
34.8%
718
Owned with a mortgage or loan
25.5%
526
Rented from Council (Local Authority)
13.1%
271
Rented from private landlord or letting agency
12.9%
265
Rented from housing association, housing co-operative, charitable trust, or registered social landlord
7.7%
159
Living rent free
2.4%
50
Rented from a relative or friend of household member
1.8%
38
Shared ownership - with a mortgage and paying rent
1.0%
20
Other private rented
0.4%
9
Tied accommodation (accommodation provided by employer of a household member)
0.2%
5

seg Which of the following best describes the current occupation of the chief income earner in your household?

Base: 2061
Higher managerial roles, administrative or professional
21.1%
435
Intermediate managerial roles, administrative or professional
21.1%
435
Supervisory or clerical and junior managerial roles, administrative or professional
17.8%
367
Skilled manual worker
13.9%
286
Semi-skilled and unskilled manual worker
8.7%
179
Unemployed with state benefits only
8.7%
179
State pensioner
6.0%
124
Casual worker
2.7%
56

qir14 In the Scottish independence referendum in September 2014, 85% of Scottish adults voted and 15% did not vote. Did you or did you not vote in the Scottish independence referendum on 18 September 2014?

Base: 1771
I voted in the referendum
79.0%
1399
I did not vote in the referendum
17.9%
317
Can't remember
3.1%
55

ir14 How did you vote in the 2014 Scottish Independence Referendum?

Base: 1399
Yes
63.7%
891
No
34.3%
480
Can't remember
2.0%
28

qeu16 Thinking back to the EU referendum held on the 23rd June 2016, can you recall whether you voted in the referendum or not?

Base: 1689
I voted in the 2016 EU referendum
76.6%
1294
I did not vote in the 2016 EU referendum
18.7%
316
Don’t know
4.7%
79

eu16 How did you vote in the 2016 Referendum?

Base: 1294
Remain
70.6%
913
Leave
27.8%
360
Can’t remember
1.6%
21

qsp21 In the Scottish Parliament Election of 2021, 64% of people voted, while 36% of people did not vote. Thinking back to the Holyrood Election in May 2021, can you remember whether or not you voted in that specific election?

Base: 1982
I voted in the 2021 Scottish Parliament election
73.0%
1447
I did not vote for the 2021 Scottish Parliament election
20.0%
396
Can’t remember
7.0%
139

sp21_1 In Scottish Parliament elections you are given two votes. Your first vote is for a single person to represent your constituency in the Scottish Parliament.Which party did you vote for with your Constituency vote in the 2021 Scottish Parliament

Base: 1447
Scottish National Party (SNP)
46.7%
676
Scottish Labour Party
24.3%
352
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
14.4%
209
Scottish Liberal Democrats
6.4%
92
Can't remember
4.0%
58
Scottish Green Party
3.2%
46
Another Party
0.6%
8
Alba Party
0.4%
6

sp21_2 Your other vote is a party list vote to elect representatives from your region of Scotland by a form of proportional representation.Thinking back to the 2021 Scottish Parliament Elections, which party did you vote for with your List vote?

Base: 1447
Scottish National Party (SNP)
42.4%
613
Scottish Labour Party
21.7%
314
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
14.5%
210
Scottish Green Party
7.6%
110
Scottish Liberal Democrats
6.4%
93
Can't remember
6.2%
90
Alba Party
0.9%
13
Another Party:
0.3%
4

qge24 In the General Election on the 4th of July 2024, 60% of adults voted and 40% did not.Did you vote in the General Election on the 4th of July?

Base: 2054
I voted in the 2024 General Election
71.9%
1477
I did not vote for the 2024 General Election
23.1%
475
Can’t remember
5.0%
102

ge24 Which party did you vote for in the Westminster General Election on 4th July 2024?

Base: 1477
Scottish Labour Party
36.8%
543
Scottish National Party (SNP)
33.4%
493
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
10.0%
147
Scottish Liberal Democrats
7.7%
114
Reform UK
7.3%
108
Scottish Green Party
3.2%
48
Refused
0.7%
11
Other:
0.7%
10
Alba Party
0.2%
3

sp_ltv If there was to be an election for the Scottish Parliament tomorrow, on a scale of 0-10, where 0 is definitely won't vote and 10 is definitely would vote, how likely would you be to vote in these elections?

Base: 2061
10 - Definitely would vote
53.7%
1107
8
9.7%
199
9
7.4%
153
0 - Definitely wouldn't vote
6.9%
142
5
6.9%
142
7
5.0%
103
6
3.1%
64
4
2.5%
52
3
1.8%
38
2
1.7%
35
1
1.3%
26

sp_0_vote_1 sp_0_vote - You’re not currently planning to vote in the next Scottish Parliament election, what would make you more likely to vote? A party that better represents people like me

Base: 21
A party that better represents people like me
100.0%
21

sp_0_vote_2 sp_0_vote - You’re not currently planning to vote in the next Scottish Parliament election, what would make you more likely to vote? Greater trust in politicians and the political system

Base: 27
Greater trust in politicians and the political system
100.0%
27

sp_0_vote_3 sp_0_vote - You’re not currently planning to vote in the next Scottish Parliament election, what would make you more likely to vote? Feeling that my vote would make a real difference

Base: 25
Feeling that my vote would make a real difference
100.0%
25

sp_0_vote_4 sp_0_vote - You’re not currently planning to vote in the next Scottish Parliament election, what would make you more likely to vote? More interest in politics

Base: 9
More interest in politics
100.0%
9

sp_0_vote_5 sp_0_vote - You’re not currently planning to vote in the next Scottish Parliament election, what would make you more likely to vote? Better access to clear, unbiased information

Base: 9
Better access to clear, unbiased information
100.0%
9

sp_0_vote_6 sp_0_vote - You’re not currently planning to vote in the next Scottish Parliament election, what would make you more likely to vote? More time to think about how I might vote

Base: 2
More time to think about how I might vote
100.0%
2

sp_0_vote_7 sp_0_vote - You’re not currently planning to vote in the next Scottish Parliament election, what would make you more likely to vote? Easier or more convenient ways to vote (e.g. online or postal voting)

Base: 9
Easier or more convenient ways to vote (e.g. online or postal voting)
100.0%
9

sp_0_vote_8 sp_0_vote - You’re not currently planning to vote in the next Scottish Parliament election, what would make you more likely to vote? More engagement from parties or candidates in my local area

Base: 9
More engagement from parties or candidates in my local area
100.0%
9

sp_0_vote_9 sp_0_vote - You’re not currently planning to vote in the next Scottish Parliament election, what would make you more likely to vote? Clearer understanding of what each party stands for

Base: 17
Clearer understanding of what each party stands for
100.0%
17

sp_0_vote_10 sp_0_vote - You’re not currently planning to vote in the next Scottish Parliament election, what would make you more likely to vote? Seeing real change or results from past elections

Base: 25
Seeing real change or results from past elections
100.0%
25

sp_0_vote_11 sp_0_vote - You’re not currently planning to vote in the next Scottish Parliament election, what would make you more likely to vote? I’m still undecided and may vote

Base: 11
I’m still undecided and may vote
100.0%
11

sp_0_vote_12 sp_0_vote - You’re not currently planning to vote in the next Scottish Parliament election, what would make you more likely to vote? Other (please specify)

Base: 9
Other (please specify)
100.0%
9

sp_0_vote_13 sp_0_vote - You’re not currently planning to vote in the next Scottish Parliament election, what would make you more likely to vote? Nothing would make me vote

Base: 54
Nothing would make me vote
100.0%
54

sp_vi_1 In the next Scottish Parliament election you will be given two votes. One vote will be for a single person to represent your constituency in the Scottish Parliament.If the election were tomorrow, which party would you be most likely to vote f

Base: 2
Scottish National Party (SNP)
50.0%
1
Alba Party
50.0%
1

sp_vi_1_1 In the next Scottish Parliament election you will be given two votes. One vote will be for a single person to represent your constituency in the Scottish Parliament.If the election were tomorrow, which party would you be most likely to vote

Base: 1917
Scottish National Party (SNP)
30.4%
582
Scottish Labour Party
16.9%
324
Reform UK
16.1%
309
Undecided
15.8%
303
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
6.7%
129
Scottish Green Party
6.4%
123
Scottish Liberal Democrats
6.2%
119
Alba Party
0.6%
12
Another Party
0.6%
11
Refused
0.3%
5

sp_vi_2 Your other vote will be a party list vote to elect representatives from your region of Scotland by a form of proportional representation. If the election were tomorrow, which party would you be most likely to vote for with your regional list

Base: 1919
Scottish National Party (SNP)
26.8%
515
Scottish Labour Party
16.3%
313
Undecided
16.1%
309
Reform UK
15.4%
295
Scottish Green Party
8.8%
169
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
7.2%
138
Scottish Liberal Democrats
7.0%
134
Alba Party
1.6%
31
Refused
0.4%
8
Another Party
0.4%
7

Q1 Overall, do you feel positive or negative, or neither positive nor negative, about Scotland’s future?

Base: 2061
Somewhat positive
28.6%
589
Neither positive nor negative
23.0%
473
Somewhat negative
21.3%
439
Very positive
16.8%
346
Very negative
7.5%
154
Don’t know
2.9%
60

Q2_1 Q2 - With 0 being not important at all and 10 being extremely important, how important are the following issues to you when thinking about Scotland’s future? Reducing poverty and inequality

Base: 2061
10 - Extremely important
38.2%
788
8
15.5%
320
9
13.5%
279
7
10.2%
211
5
7.1%
146
6
5.9%
122
3
2.7%
55
4
2.6%
54
2
2.1%
44
0 - Not important at all
1.0%
21
1
1.0%
21

Q2_2 Q2 - With 0 being not important at all and 10 being extremely important, how important are the following issues to you when thinking about Scotland’s future? Improving the NHS in Scotland

Base: 2061
10 - Extremely important
48.2%
994
9
15.6%
322
8
14.2%
293
7
7.4%
152
6
3.9%
80
5
3.4%
71
4
2.2%
46
2
1.8%
38
3
1.7%
35
0 - Not important at all
0.7%
15
1
0.7%
15

Q2_3 Q2 - With 0 being not important at all and 10 being extremely important, how important are the following issues to you when thinking about Scotland’s future? Tackling climate change

Base: 2061
10 - Extremely important
22.2%
457
8
13.0%
267
5
11.3%
232
7
10.7%
221
9
10.6%
218
6
9.5%
195
0 - Not important at all
5.6%
116
4
5.5%
113
3
5.2%
107
2
4.3%
89
1
2.2%
46

Q2_4 Q2 - With 0 being not important at all and 10 being extremely important, how important are the following issues to you when thinking about Scotland’s future? Ensuring fair work and decent wages

Base: 2061
10 - Extremely important
35.9%
740
8
18.5%
382
9
14.3%
294
7
10.8%
223
6
6.1%
125
5
6.0%
123
4
2.7%
56
3
2.0%
41
2
1.6%
32
1
1.2%
25
0 - Not important at all
1.0%
20

Q2_5 Q2 - With 0 being not important at all and 10 being extremely important, how important are the following issues to you when thinking about Scotland’s future? Investing in affordable housing

Base: 2061
10 - Extremely important
31.4%
648
8
16.3%
336
9
11.9%
245
7
11.7%
241
5
8.9%
183
6
8.2%
170
4
3.7%
77
2
2.7%
55
3
2.6%
54
0 - Not important at all
1.5%
31
1
1.0%
21

Q2_6 Q2 - With 0 being not important at all and 10 being extremely important, how important are the following issues to you when thinking about Scotland’s future? Improving education

Base: 2061
10 - Extremely important
34.0%
701
8
15.9%
328
9
13.5%
278
7
13.2%
272
6
7.1%
146
5
6.9%
143
4
3.4%
70
3
2.1%
43
2
2.0%
41
1
1.0%
21
0 - Not important at all
0.9%
18

Q2_7 Q2 - With 0 being not important at all and 10 being extremely important, how important are the following issues to you when thinking about Scotland’s future? Improving employment opportunities

Base: 2061
10 - Extremely important
32.5%
670
8
18.4%
380
9
15.0%
310
7
13.1%
270
6
7.4%
153
5
6.4%
132
4
1.8%
38
3
1.7%
36
2
1.6%
33
0 - Not important at all
1.1%
23
1
0.8%
16

Q2_8 Q2 - With 0 being not important at all and 10 being extremely important, how important are the following issues to you when thinking about Scotland’s future? Strengthening local communities and services

Base: 2061
10 - Extremely important
24.4%
502
8
17.9%
368
7
15.1%
312
9
12.4%
255
6
9.6%
197
5
9.4%
194
4
3.9%
80
3
3.0%
62
2
2.2%
46
1
1.2%
24
0 - Not important at all
1.0%
21

Q2_9 Q2 - With 0 being not important at all and 10 being extremely important, how important are the following issues to you when thinking about Scotland’s future? Reforming politics in Scotland

Base: 2061
10 - Extremely important
19.9%
410
5
14.6%
300
8
13.3%
274
7
13.2%
273
6
10.4%
214
9
10.0%
207
4
5.8%
119
3
4.5%
92
2
4.0%
83
0 - Not important at all
2.6%
53
1
1.7%
36

Q3_1_1 Q3_1 - Which of the following would most motivate you to vote for a specific party or politician in the next Scottish Parliament election? Supporting Scottish independence

Base: 320
Supporting Scottish independence
100.0%
320

Q3_1_2 Q3_1 - Which of the following would most motivate you to vote for a specific party or politician in the next Scottish Parliament election? Opposing Scottish independence

Base: 169
Opposing Scottish independence
100.0%
169

Q3_1_3 Q3_1 - Which of the following would most motivate you to vote for a specific party or politician in the next Scottish Parliament election? Protecting and investing in the NHS

Base: 810
Protecting and investing in the NHS
100.0%
810

Q3_1_4 Q3_1 - Which of the following would most motivate you to vote for a specific party or politician in the next Scottish Parliament election? Increasing the role of private companies in providing healthcare

Base: 77
Increasing the role of private companies in providing healthcare
100.0%
77

Q3_1_5 Q3_1 - Which of the following would most motivate you to vote for a specific party or politician in the next Scottish Parliament election? Reducing the cost of living and supporting working families

Base: 695
Reducing the cost of living and supporting working families
100.0%
695

Q3_1_6 Q3_1 - Which of the following would most motivate you to vote for a specific party or politician in the next Scottish Parliament election? Lowering taxes

Base: 375
Lowering taxes
100.0%
375

Q3_1_7 Q3_1 - Which of the following would most motivate you to vote for a specific party or politician in the next Scottish Parliament election? Increasing social security and support for those in need

Base: 202
Increasing social security and support for those in need
100.0%
202

Q3_1_8 Q3_1 - Which of the following would most motivate you to vote for a specific party or politician in the next Scottish Parliament election? Acting on climate change and a just transition to net zero

Base: 185
Acting on climate change and a just transition to net zero
100.0%
185

Q3_1_9 Q3_1 - Which of the following would most motivate you to vote for a specific party or politician in the next Scottish Parliament election? Giving a lower priority to reducing climate change compared to other issues

Base: 102
Giving a lower priority to reducing climate change compared to other issues
100.0%
102

Q3_1_10 Q3_1 - Which of the following would most motivate you to vote for a specific party or politician in the next Scottish Parliament election? Taking a tougher stance on crime and justice issues

Base: 200
Taking a tougher stance on crime and justice issues
100.0%
200

Q3_1_11 Q3_1 - Which of the following would most motivate you to vote for a specific party or politician in the next Scottish Parliament election? Improving access to affordable housing

Base: 326
Improving access to affordable housing
100.0%
326

Q3_1_12 Q3_1 - Which of the following would most motivate you to vote for a specific party or politician in the next Scottish Parliament election? Promoting economic growth, business, and investment

Base: 309
Promoting economic growth, business, and investment
100.0%
309

Q3_1_13 Q3_1 - Which of the following would most motivate you to vote for a specific party or politician in the next Scottish Parliament election? Supporting fairer taxation to reduce inequality

Base: 213
Supporting fairer taxation to reduce inequality
100.0%
213

Q3_1_14 Q3_1 - Which of the following would most motivate you to vote for a specific party or politician in the next Scottish Parliament election? Expanding rights and protections for marginalised groups

Base: 96
Expanding rights and protections for marginalised groups
100.0%
96

Q3_1_15 Q3_1 - Which of the following would most motivate you to vote for a specific party or politician in the next Scottish Parliament election? Reforming education and raising standards in schools

Base: 264
Reforming education and raising standards in schools
100.0%
264

Q3_1_16 Q3_1 - Which of the following would most motivate you to vote for a specific party or politician in the next Scottish Parliament election? Transferring more powers to local communities

Base: 88
Transferring more powers to local communities
100.0%
88

Q3_1_17 Q3_1 - Which of the following would most motivate you to vote for a specific party or politician in the next Scottish Parliament election? A desire for change from the current government

Base: 161
A desire for change from the current government
100.0%
161

Q3_1_18 Q3_1 - Which of the following would most motivate you to vote for a specific party or politician in the next Scottish Parliament election? Trust in political leadership

Base: 156
Trust in political leadership
100.0%
156

Q3_1_19 Q3_1 - Which of the following would most motivate you to vote for a specific party or politician in the next Scottish Parliament election? A strong local candidate

Base: 133
A strong local candidate
100.0%
133

Q3_1_20 Q3_1 - Which of the following would most motivate you to vote for a specific party or politician in the next Scottish Parliament election? Supporting stricter immigration controls

Base: 308
Supporting stricter immigration controls
100.0%
308

Q3_1_21 Q3_1 - Which of the following would most motivate you to vote for a specific party or politician in the next Scottish Parliament election? Supporting more welcoming immigration policies

Base: 115
Supporting more welcoming immigration policies
100.0%
115

Q3_1_22 Q3_1 - Which of the following would most motivate you to vote for a specific party or politician in the next Scottish Parliament election? Other

Base: 36
Other
100.0%
36

Q4_2 Following the 2026 Scottish Parliament election, what should be the next Scottish Government’s main priority?

Base: 2061
Tackling the cost of living
24.4%
503
Improving the NHS
18.2%
376
Strengthening the economy
12.3%
254
Managing the impact of immigration
8.2%
168
Reducing poverty
7.2%
148
Building the case for Scottish independence
5.8%
120
Improving education
4.5%
92
Addressing climate change
3.3%
68
Supporting further devolution (more powers for the Scottish Government)
3.2%
65
Strengthening law and order
2.8%
57
Improving other public services
2.7%
55
Don’t know
2.4%
49
Protecting the environment
2.0%
42
Reforming local government
1.8%
38
Other (please specify)
1.3%
26

Q5_1_1 Q5_1 - In recent years, many people in Scotland, and in democracies around the world, have expressed growing dissatisfaction with the direction of their country. Why do you think people feel this way? Rising cost of living and economic insecurity

Base: 786
Rising cost of living and economic insecurity
100.0%
786

Q5_1_2 Q5_1 - In recent years, many people in Scotland, and in democracies around the world, have expressed growing dissatisfaction with the direction of their country. Why do you think people feel this way? Declining trust in politicians and political instit

Base: 513
Declining trust in politicians and political institutions
100.0%
513

Q5_1_3 Q5_1 - In recent years, many people in Scotland, and in democracies around the world, have expressed growing dissatisfaction with the direction of their country. Why do you think people feel this way? Perceived decline in public services like the NHS a

Base: 482
Perceived decline in public services like the NHS and education
100.0%
482

Q5_1_4 Q5_1 - In recent years, many people in Scotland, and in democracies around the world, have expressed growing dissatisfaction with the direction of their country. Why do you think people feel this way? A sense that no party represents ordinary people

Base: 315
A sense that no party represents ordinary people
100.0%
315

Q5_1_5 Q5_1 - In recent years, many people in Scotland, and in democracies around the world, have expressed growing dissatisfaction with the direction of their country. Why do you think people feel this way? Too much focus on constitutional issues (e.g. indep

Base: 205
Too much focus on constitutional issues (e.g. independence)
100.0%
205

Q5_1_6 Q5_1 - In recent years, many people in Scotland, and in democracies around the world, have expressed growing dissatisfaction with the direction of their country. Why do you think people feel this way? Not enough progress on constitutional change (e.g.

Base: 146
Not enough progress on constitutional change (e.g. independence)
100.0%
146

Q5_1_7 Q5_1 - In recent years, many people in Scotland, and in democracies around the world, have expressed growing dissatisfaction with the direction of their country. Why do you think people feel this way? A feeling that decisions are made too far from loca

Base: 185
A feeling that decisions are made too far from local communities
100.0%
185

Q5_1_8 Q5_1 - In recent years, many people in Scotland, and in democracies around the world, have expressed growing dissatisfaction with the direction of their country. Why do you think people feel this way? Cultural and generational divides in society

Base: 124
Cultural and generational divides in society
100.0%
124

Q5_1_9 Q5_1 - In recent years, many people in Scotland, and in democracies around the world, have expressed growing dissatisfaction with the direction of their country. Why do you think people feel this way? Concerns about immigration and social cohesion

Base: 371
Concerns about immigration and social cohesion
100.0%
371

Q5_1_10 Q5_1 - In recent years, many people in Scotland, and in democracies around the world, have expressed growing dissatisfaction with the direction of their country. Why do you think people feel this way? Lack of action on climate change and the environmen

Base: 127
Lack of action on climate change and the environment
100.0%
127

Q5_1_11 Q5_1 - In recent years, many people in Scotland, and in democracies around the world, have expressed growing dissatisfaction with the direction of their country. Why do you think people feel this way? Too much focus on climate change at the expense of

Base: 176
Too much focus on climate change at the expense of other priorities
100.0%
176

Q5_1_12 Q5_1 - In recent years, many people in Scotland, and in democracies around the world, have expressed growing dissatisfaction with the direction of their country. Why do you think people feel this way? Too much focus on identity-based issues

Base: 191
Too much focus on identity-based issues
100.0%
191

Q5_1_13 Q5_1 - In recent years, many people in Scotland, and in democracies around the world, have expressed growing dissatisfaction with the direction of their country. Why do you think people feel this way? Increased tolerance of ‘extreme’ ideas

Base: 173
Increased tolerance of ‘extreme’ ideas
100.0%
173

Q5_1_14 Q5_1 - In recent years, many people in Scotland, and in democracies around the world, have expressed growing dissatisfaction with the direction of their country. Why do you think people feel this way? A sense that the country is falling behind others

Base: 190
A sense that the country is falling behind others
100.0%
190

Q5_1_15 Q5_1 - In recent years, many people in Scotland, and in democracies around the world, have expressed growing dissatisfaction with the direction of their country. Why do you think people feel this way? Media negativity and polarisation

Base: 137
Media negativity and polarisation
100.0%
137

Q5_1_16 Q5_1 - In recent years, many people in Scotland, and in democracies around the world, have expressed growing dissatisfaction with the direction of their country. Why do you think people feel this way? Increased social media debate and division

Base: 143
Increased social media debate and division
100.0%
143

Q5_1_17 Q5_1 - In recent years, many people in Scotland, and in democracies around the world, have expressed growing dissatisfaction with the direction of their country. Why do you think people feel this way? Increased privatisation of important parts of the e

Base: 117
Increased privatisation of important parts of the economy
100.0%
117

Q5_1_18 Q5_1 - In recent years, many people in Scotland, and in democracies around the world, have expressed growing dissatisfaction with the direction of their country. Why do you think people feel this way? High inequality and increasing concentration of wea

Base: 313
High inequality and increasing concentration of wealth
100.0%
313

Q5_1_19 Q5_1 - In recent years, many people in Scotland, and in democracies around the world, have expressed growing dissatisfaction with the direction of their country. Why do you think people feel this way? Other

Base: 24
Other
100.0%
24

Q5_1_20 Q5_1 - In recent years, many people in Scotland, and in democracies around the world, have expressed growing dissatisfaction with the direction of their country. Why do you think people feel this way? Don’t know

Base: 98
Don’t know
100.0%
98

Q6_1 Q6 - Thinking about the next Scottish Government, how confident are you that it will be able to do each of the following? Improve Scotland’s economy and labour market

Base: 2061
Somewhat confident
33.8%
696
Not very confident
32.7%
673
Very confident
16.1%
331
Not at all confident
12.3%
253
Don’t know
5.2%
108

Q6_2 Q6 - Thinking about the next Scottish Government, how confident are you that it will be able to do each of the following? Ensure that all of Scotland’s regions benefit from a stronger economy

Base: 2061
Not very confident
33.9%
698
Somewhat confident
29.9%
617
Very confident
16.2%
334
Not at all confident
15.0%
310
Don’t know
4.9%
102

Q6_3 Q6 - Thinking about the next Scottish Government, how confident are you that it will be able to do each of the following? Provide high-quality health and care services

Base: 2061
Not very confident
32.8%
677
Somewhat confident
31.5%
650
Very confident
16.8%
346
Not at all confident
15.2%
314
Don’t know
3.6%
74

Q6_4 Q6 - Thinking about the next Scottish Government, how confident are you that it will be able to do each of the following? Get Scotland on track to achieve net zero by 2045

Base: 2061
Not very confident
31.2%
644
Somewhat confident
27.4%
565
Not at all confident
18.5%
382
Very confident
14.8%
304
Don’t know
8.1%
166

Q6_5 Q6 - Thinking about the next Scottish Government, how confident are you that it will be able to do each of the following? Eradicate child poverty

Base: 2061
Not very confident
33.8%
696
Somewhat confident
26.2%
540
Not at all confident
21.3%
438
Very confident
14.2%
292
Don’t know
4.6%
95

Q6_6 Q6 - Thinking about the next Scottish Government, how confident are you that it will be able to do each of the following? Raise enough money in tax to fund public services

Base: 2061
Not very confident
34.6%
713
Somewhat confident
29.6%
611
Not at all confident
15.4%
318
Very confident
14.9%
307
Don’t know
5.4%
112

Q6_7 Q6 - Thinking about the next Scottish Government, how confident are you that it will be able to do each of the following? Increase exports and international trade

Base: 2061
Somewhat confident
35.8%
737
Not very confident
29.8%
615
Very confident
15.4%
318
Not at all confident
10.9%
224
Don’t know
8.1%
167

Q7_1_1 Q7_1 - When you think about a better Scottish economy, which of the following outcomes matter most to you? More jobs

Base: 450
More jobs
100.0%
450

Q7_1_2 Q7_1 - When you think about a better Scottish economy, which of the following outcomes matter most to you? Better quality jobs

Base: 457
Better quality jobs
100.0%
457

Q7_1_3 Q7_1 - When you think about a better Scottish economy, which of the following outcomes matter most to you? Higher wages for workers

Base: 692
Higher wages for workers
100.0%
692

Q7_1_4 Q7_1 - When you think about a better Scottish economy, which of the following outcomes matter most to you? Faster progress toward net zero

Base: 184
Faster progress toward net zero
100.0%
184

Q7_1_5 Q7_1 - When you think about a better Scottish economy, which of the following outcomes matter most to you? Better geographical distribution of good jobs

Base: 171
Better geographical distribution of good jobs
100.0%
171

Q7_1_6 Q7_1 - When you think about a better Scottish economy, which of the following outcomes matter most to you? More and better housing

Base: 465
More and better housing
100.0%
465

Q7_1_7 Q7_1 - When you think about a better Scottish economy, which of the following outcomes matter most to you? Stronger public services

Base: 574
Stronger public services
100.0%
574

Q7_1_8 Q7_1 - When you think about a better Scottish economy, which of the following outcomes matter most to you? Higher productivity across the economy

Base: 428
Higher productivity across the economy
100.0%
428

Q7_1_9 Q7_1 - When you think about a better Scottish economy, which of the following outcomes matter most to you? Building more large, homegrown Scottish companies

Base: 329
Building more large, homegrown Scottish companies
100.0%
329

Q7_1_10 Q7_1 - When you think about a better Scottish economy, which of the following outcomes matter most to you? Increased exports and international trade

Base: 268
Increased exports and international trade
100.0%
268

Q7_1_11 Q7_1 - When you think about a better Scottish economy, which of the following outcomes matter most to you? Greater support for small businesses and entrepreneurs

Base: 295
Greater support for small businesses and entrepreneurs
100.0%
295

Q7_1_12 Q7_1 - When you think about a better Scottish economy, which of the following outcomes matter most to you? Reduced poverty and inequality

Base: 823
Reduced poverty and inequality
100.0%
823

Q7_1_13 Q7_1 - When you think about a better Scottish economy, which of the following outcomes matter most to you? Other

Base: 24
Other
100.0%
24

Q7_1_14 Q7_1 - When you think about a better Scottish economy, which of the following outcomes matter most to you? Don’t know

Base: 72
Don’t know
100.0%
72

Q8_1 Q8 - To what extent are you concerned about the following challenges facing Scotland? The impact of technological change, such as the growing use of artificial intelligence, on employment opportunities in Scotland

Base: 2061
Somewhat concerned
39.3%
809
Very concerned
27.5%
567
Not very concerned
23.5%
485
Not at all concerned
5.6%
116
Don’t know
4.1%
84

Q8_2 Q8 - To what extent are you concerned about the following challenges facing Scotland? The ageing population and the ability of the Scottish and UK Governments to manage the financial and employment consequences

Base: 2061
Somewhat concerned
44.8%
923
Very concerned
31.1%
640
Not very concerned
16.2%
333
Don’t know
4.4%
90
Not at all concerned
3.6%
75

Q8_3 Q8 - To what extent are you concerned about the following challenges facing Scotland? The affordability and sustainability of public services in the long term

Base: 2061
Somewhat concerned
44.0%
906
Very concerned
36.6%
754
Not very concerned
12.5%
258
Not at all concerned
3.5%
72
Don’t know
3.4%
71

Q8_4 Q8 - To what extent are you concerned about the following challenges facing Scotland? The ability of young people to access secure, well-paid jobs

Base: 2061
Somewhat concerned
42.9%
884
Very concerned
34.7%
715
Not very concerned
15.4%
317
Don’t know
3.6%
75
Not at all concerned
3.4%
70

Q8_5 Q8 - To what extent are you concerned about the following challenges facing Scotland? The risk of growing inequality between different parts of Scotland

Base: 2061
Somewhat concerned
41.4%
854
Very concerned
30.6%
631
Not very concerned
19.6%
403
Not at all concerned
4.3%
89
Don’t know
4.1%
84

Q8_6 Q8 - To what extent are you concerned about the following challenges facing Scotland? The pace of economic change leaving some communities behind

Base: 2061
Somewhat concerned
45.5%
938
Very concerned
25.0%
516
Not very concerned
20.3%
419
Don’t know
5.1%
106
Not at all concerned
4.0%
82

Q9_2_1 Q9_2 - Please select all of the following statements which describe your views about tax and public spending in Scotland I would personally be willing to pay higher taxes if it meant better public services like health, social care, and education.

Base: 506
I would personally be willing to pay higher taxes if it meant better public services like health, social care, and educa
100.0%
506

Q9_2_2 Q9_2 - Please select all of the following statements which describe your views about tax and public spending in Scotland I support better public services, but I believe charges for using them are a fairer way to fund improvements than raising taxes.

Base: 627
I support better public services, but I believe charges for using them are a fairer way to fund improvements than raisin
100.0%
627

Q9_2_3 Q9_2 - Please select all of the following statements which describe your views about tax and public spending in Scotland Taxes are already too high; the government should focus on using existing resources more efficiently.

Base: 954
Taxes are already too high; the government should focus on using existing resources more efficiently.
100.0%
954

Q9_2_4 Q9_2 - Please select all of the following statements which describe your views about tax and public spending in Scotland Even if public services need more funding, I don’t trust the government to spend additional tax revenue wisely.

Base: 837
Even if public services need more funding, I don’t trust the government to spend additional tax revenue wisely.
100.0%
837

Q9_2_5 Q9_2 - Please select all of the following statements which describe your views about tax and public spending in Scotland I believe those on higher incomes should pay a greater share in tax to help fund better public services for everyone.

Base: 949
I believe those on higher incomes should pay a greater share in tax to help fund better public services for everyone.
100.0%
949

Q9_2_6 Q9_2 - Please select all of the following statements which describe your views about tax and public spending in Scotland Other

Base: 34
Other
100.0%
34

Q10 Over the course of the next Scottish Parliament, how do you expect income and wealth inequality in Scotland to change?

Base: 2061
It will stay about the same
37.8%
779
It will become a little less equal
19.4%
400
It will become much less equal
13.1%
269
It will become a little more equal
11.9%
246
Don’t know
11.5%
237
It will become much more equal
6.3%
130

Q11 Thinking about the major challenges Scotland faces over the coming decades which of the following statements comes closest to your view about the current division of powers between the Scottish and UK Parliaments?

Base: 2061
The Scottish Parliament needs more powers to respond effectively, including over the economy, foreign policy and defence
38.7%
798
The Scottish Parliament needs more powers to respond effectively, but the UK Government should retain key powers over th
20.9%
431
The division of powers makes little difference to how well these challenges are addressed
19.4%
400
Don’t know
12.3%
253
The current division of powers provides a strong foundation for addressing these challenges
8.7%
179

Q5_2 Q5 - In recent years, many people in Scotland, and in democracies around the world, have expressed growing dissatisfaction with the direction of their country. Why do you think people feel this way? Declining trust in politicians and political institut

Base: 2
Declining trust in politicians and political institutions
100.0%
2

Q5_5 Q5 - In recent years, many people in Scotland, and in democracies around the world, have expressed growing dissatisfaction with the direction of their country. Why do you think people feel this way? Too much focus on constitutional issues (e.g. indepen

Base: 1
Too much focus on constitutional issues (e.g. independence)
100.0%
1

Q5_6 Q5 - In recent years, many people in Scotland, and in democracies around the world, have expressed growing dissatisfaction with the direction of their country. Why do you think people feel this way? Not enough progress on constitutional change (e.g. in

Base: 1
Not enough progress on constitutional change (e.g. independence)
100.0%
1

Q5_7 Q5 - In recent years, many people in Scotland, and in democracies around the world, have expressed growing dissatisfaction with the direction of their country. Why do you think people feel this way? A feeling that decisions are made too far from local

Base: 1
A feeling that decisions are made too far from local communities
100.0%
1

Q5_8 Q5 - In recent years, many people in Scotland, and in democracies around the world, have expressed growing dissatisfaction with the direction of their country. Why do you think people feel this way? Cultural and generational divides in society

Base: 1
Cultural and generational divides in society
100.0%
1

Q5_9 Q5 - In recent years, many people in Scotland, and in democracies around the world, have expressed growing dissatisfaction with the direction of their country. Why do you think people feel this way? Concerns about immigration and social cohesion

Base: 1
Concerns about immigration and social cohesion
100.0%
1

Q5_10 Q5 - In recent years, many people in Scotland, and in democracies around the world, have expressed growing dissatisfaction with the direction of their country. Why do you think people feel this way? Lack of action on climate change and the environment

Base: 1
Lack of action on climate change and the environment
100.0%
1

Q5_14 Q5 - In recent years, many people in Scotland, and in democracies around the world, have expressed growing dissatisfaction with the direction of their country. Why do you think people feel this way? A sense that the country is falling behind others

Base: 1
A sense that the country is falling behind others
100.0%
1

Q5_15 Q5 - In recent years, many people in Scotland, and in democracies around the world, have expressed growing dissatisfaction with the direction of their country. Why do you think people feel this way? Media negativity and polarisation

Base: 2
Media negativity and polarisation
100.0%
2

Q5_18 Q5 - In recent years, many people in Scotland, and in democracies around the world, have expressed growing dissatisfaction with the direction of their country. Why do you think people feel this way? High inequality and increasing concentration of wealt

Base: 1
High inequality and increasing concentration of wealth
100.0%
1

Q7_1 Q7 - When you think about a better Scottish economy, which of the following outcomes matter most to you? More jobs

Base: 1
More jobs
100.0%
1

Q7_5 Q7 - When you think about a better Scottish economy, which of the following outcomes matter most to you? Better geographical distribution of good jobs

Base: 1
Better geographical distribution of good jobs
100.0%
1

Q7_11 Q7 - When you think about a better Scottish economy, which of the following outcomes matter most to you? Greater support for small businesses and entrepreneurs

Base: 2
Greater support for small businesses and entrepreneurs
100.0%
2

Q7_14 Q7 - When you think about a better Scottish economy, which of the following outcomes matter most to you? Don’t know

Base: 1
Don’t know
100.0%
1

Q3_2_9 Q3_2 - Which of the following would most motivate you to vote for a specific party or politician in the next Scottish Parliament election? Giving a lower priority to reducing climate change compared to other issues

Base: 1
Giving a lower priority to reducing climate change compared to other issues
100.0%
1

Q3_2_10 Q3_2 - Which of the following would most motivate you to vote for a specific party or politician in the next Scottish Parliament election? Taking a tougher stance on crime and justice issues

Base: 2
Taking a tougher stance on crime and justice issues
100.0%
2

Q3_2_13 Q3_2 - Which of the following would most motivate you to vote for a specific party or politician in the next Scottish Parliament election? Supporting fairer taxation to reduce inequality

Base: 1
Supporting fairer taxation to reduce inequality
100.0%
1

Q3_2_15 Q3_2 - Which of the following would most motivate you to vote for a specific party or politician in the next Scottish Parliament election? Reforming education and raising standards in schools

Base: 1
Reforming education and raising standards in schools
100.0%
1

Q3_2_20 Q3_2 - Which of the following would most motivate you to vote for a specific party or politician in the next Scottish Parliament election? Supporting stricter immigration controls

Base: 2
Supporting stricter immigration controls
100.0%
2

Q9_2 Q9 - Please select all of the following statements which describe your views about tax and public spending in Scotland I support better public services, but I believe charges for using them are a fairer way to fund improvements than raising taxes.

Base: 1
I support better public services, but I believe charges for using them are a fairer way to fund improvements than raisin
100.0%
1

Q9_3 Q9 - Please select all of the following statements which describe your views about tax and public spending in Scotland Taxes are already too high; the government should focus on using existing resources more efficiently.

Base: 3
Taxes are already too high; the government should focus on using existing resources more efficiently.
100.0%
3

Q9_4 Q9 - Please select all of the following statements which describe your views about tax and public spending in Scotland Even if public services need more funding, I don’t trust the government to spend additional tax revenue wisely.

Base: 2
Even if public services need more funding, I don’t trust the government to spend additional tax revenue wisely.
100.0%
2

Q9_5 Q9 - Please select all of the following statements which describe your views about tax and public spending in Scotland I believe those on higher incomes should pay a greater share in tax to help fund better public services for everyone.

Base: 2
I believe those on higher incomes should pay a greater share in tax to help fund better public services for everyone.
100.0%
2

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Base: 2061
I am a human
100.0%
2061

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Base: 2061
Completed
100.0%
2061