Topline — 2026-09-04-SNP23 V2
88 respondents · Unweighted · 209 questions · generated 2026-09-21 13:57 UTC
Provisional: live fieldwork, 88 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.
scot_region_quota_w2
Central Scotland and Lothians West9/196 Edinburgh and Lothians East10/187 Mid Scotland and Fife2/107 North East Scotland16/172 scot_region_quota
Central Scotland and Lothians West11/9999 Edinburgh and Lothians East17/9999 Highlands and Islands10/9999 Mid Scotland and Fife4/9999 North East Scotland19/9999 Hiqual
No Qualifications / Level 10/9999 Level 2 / Apprenticeship / Other0/9999 w2_type w2_type (derived, hidden)
Base: 88
reg_url reg_url (derived, hidden)
Base: 88
North East Scotland
21.6%
19
Edinburgh and Lothians East
19.3%
17
Central Scotland and Lothians West
12.5%
11
Highlands and Islands
11.4%
10
Mid Scotland and Fife
4.5%
4
w2_fresh w2_fresh (derived, hidden)
Base: 88
Sex What is your sex?
Base: 88
scot_region Hidden - Scottish parliament region
Base: 88
North East Scotland
21.6%
19
Edinburgh and Lothians East
19.3%
17
Central Scotland and Lothians West
12.5%
11
Highlands and Islands
11.4%
10
Mid Scotland and Fife
4.5%
4
qcell_age qcell_age (derived, hidden)
Base: 88
Not applicable (16-24 / 65+)
23.9%
21
Exempt - Highlands
11.4%
10
qcell_reg qcell_reg (derived, hidden)
Base: 88
North East Scotland
18.2%
16
Edinburgh and Lothians East
11.4%
10
Central Scotland and Lothians West
10.2%
9
Mid Scotland and Fife
2.3%
2
scot_region_quota_w2_A_1 scot_region_quota_w2_A - Central Scotland and Lothians West
Base: 9
Central Scotland and Lothians West
100.0%
9
scot_region_quota_w2_A_2 scot_region_quota_w2_A - Edinburgh and Lothians East
Base: 10
Edinburgh and Lothians East
100.0%
10
scot_region_quota_w2_A_3 scot_region_quota_w2_A - Glasgow
Base: 7
scot_region_quota_w2_A_4 scot_region_quota_w2_A - Mid Scotland and Fife
Base: 2
Mid Scotland and Fife
100.0%
2
scot_region_quota_w2_A_5 scot_region_quota_w2_A - North East Scotland
Base: 16
North East Scotland
100.0%
16
scot_region_quota_w2_A_6 scot_region_quota_w2_A - South Scotland
Base: 5
scot_region_quota_w2_A_7 scot_region_quota_w2_A - West Scotland
Base: 8
scot_region_quota_w2_B_1 scot_region_quota_w2_B - Central Scotland and Lothians West
Base: 9
Central Scotland and Lothians West
100.0%
9
scot_region_quota_w2_B_2 scot_region_quota_w2_B - Edinburgh and Lothians East
Base: 10
Edinburgh and Lothians East
100.0%
10
scot_region_quota_w2_B_3 scot_region_quota_w2_B - Glasgow
Base: 7
scot_region_quota_w2_B_4 scot_region_quota_w2_B - Mid Scotland and Fife
Base: 2
Mid Scotland and Fife
100.0%
2
scot_region_quota_w2_B_5 scot_region_quota_w2_B - North East Scotland
Base: 16
North East Scotland
100.0%
16
scot_region_quota_w2_B_6 scot_region_quota_w2_B - South Scotland
Base: 5
scot_region_quota_w2_B_7 scot_region_quota_w2_B - West Scotland
Base: 8
scot_region_quota_A_1 scot_region_quota_A - scot_region.a=Central Scotland and Lothians West
Base: 11
scot_region.a=Central Scotland and Lothians West
100.0%
11
scot_region_quota_A_2 scot_region_quota_A - scot_region.a=Edinburgh and Lothians East
Base: 17
scot_region.a=Edinburgh and Lothians East
100.0%
17
scot_region_quota_A_3 scot_region_quota_A - scot_region.a=Glasgow
Base: 10
scot_region.a=Glasgow
100.0%
10
scot_region_quota_A_4 scot_region_quota_A - scot_region.a=Highlands and Islands
Base: 10
scot_region.a=Highlands and Islands
100.0%
10
scot_region_quota_A_5 scot_region_quota_A - scot_region.a=Mid Scotland and Fife
Base: 4
scot_region.a=Mid Scotland and Fife
100.0%
4
scot_region_quota_A_6 scot_region_quota_A - scot_region.a=North East Scotland
Base: 19
scot_region.a=North East Scotland
100.0%
19
scot_region_quota_A_7 scot_region_quota_A - scot_region.a=South Scotland
Base: 6
scot_region.a=South Scotland
100.0%
6
scot_region_quota_A_8 scot_region_quota_A - scot_region.a=West Scotland
Base: 11
scot_region.a=West Scotland
100.0%
11
scot_region_quota_B_1 scot_region_quota_B - scot_region.a=Central Scotland and Lothians West
Base: 11
scot_region.a=Central Scotland and Lothians West
100.0%
11
scot_region_quota_B_2 scot_region_quota_B - scot_region.a=Edinburgh and Lothians East
Base: 17
scot_region.a=Edinburgh and Lothians East
100.0%
17
scot_region_quota_B_3 scot_region_quota_B - scot_region.a=Glasgow
Base: 10
scot_region.a=Glasgow
100.0%
10
scot_region_quota_B_4 scot_region_quota_B - scot_region.a=Highlands and Islands
Base: 10
scot_region.a=Highlands and Islands
100.0%
10
scot_region_quota_B_5 scot_region_quota_B - scot_region.a=Mid Scotland and Fife
Base: 4
scot_region.a=Mid Scotland and Fife
100.0%
4
scot_region_quota_B_6 scot_region_quota_B - scot_region.a=North East Scotland
Base: 19
scot_region.a=North East Scotland
100.0%
19
scot_region_quota_B_7 scot_region_quota_B - scot_region.a=South Scotland
Base: 6
scot_region.a=South Scotland
100.0%
6
scot_region_quota_B_8 scot_region_quota_B - scot_region.a=West Scotland
Base: 11
scot_region.a=West Scotland
100.0%
11
aehhinc The calculation needs to use computationalincome, computationaladults and computationalchildren
Base: 88
qual_categories_hid_1 qual_categories_hid - Categorising qualifications into one of 8 categories (Hidden) No Qualifications
Base: 88
No Qualifications
100.0%
88
qual_categories_hid_2 qual_categories_hid - Categorising qualifications into one of 8 categories (Hidden) Entry level
Base: 88
qual_categories_hid_3 qual_categories_hid - Categorising qualifications into one of 8 categories (Hidden) Level 1
Base: 88
qual_categories_hid_4 qual_categories_hid - Categorising qualifications into one of 8 categories (Hidden) Level 2
Base: 88
qual_categories_hid_5 qual_categories_hid - Categorising qualifications into one of 8 categories (Hidden) Apprenticeship
Base: 88
qual_categories_hid_6 qual_categories_hid - Categorising qualifications into one of 8 categories (Hidden) Other
Base: 88
qual_categories_hid_7 qual_categories_hid - Categorising qualifications into one of 8 categories (Hidden) Level 3
Base: 88
qual_categories_hid_8 qual_categories_hid - Categorising qualifications into one of 8 categories (Hidden) Level 4+
Base: 88
seg Which of the following best describes the current occupation of the chief income earner in your household?
Base: 88
Intermediate managerial roles, administrative or professional
33.0%
29
Supervisory or clerical and junior managerial roles, administrative or professional
23.9%
21
Skilled manual worker
11.4%
10
Higher managerial roles, administrative or professional
10.2%
9
Unemployed with state benefits only
3.4%
3
Semi-skilled and unskilled manual worker
1.1%
1
politics_interest How interested would you say you are in politics? Would you say you are…
Base: 88
Not very interested
11.4%
10
Not at all interested
8.0%
7
qsp26 In the Scottish Parliament Election of 2026, 53% of people voted, while 47% of people did not vote. Thinking back to the Holyrood Election in May 2026, can you remember whether or not you voted in that specific election?
Base: 88
I voted in the 2026 Scottish Parliament election
87.5%
77
I did not vote for the 2026 Scottish Parliament election
12.5%
11
sp26_1 In Scottish Parliament elections you are given two votes. One of those votes 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 2026 Scottish Parliam
Base: 77
Scottish National Party (SNP)
44.2%
34
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
13.0%
10
Scottish Liberal Democrats
13.0%
10
Scottish Labour Party
10.4%
8
Scottish Green Party
5.2%
4
sp26_2 Another vote is a party list vote to elect representatives from your region of Scotland by a form of proportional representation.Thinking back to the 2026 Scottish Parliament Elections, which party did you vote for with your List vote?
Base: 77
Scottish National Party (SNP)
31.2%
24
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
19.5%
15
Scottish Green Party
15.6%
12
Scottish Liberal Democrats
10.4%
8
Scottish Labour Party
7.8%
6
ltv If the general election for the Westminster parliament were tomorrow, on a scale of 0-10, where 10 is definitely would vote and 0 is definitely wouldn’t vote, how likely would you be to vote in that election?
Base: 88
10 - Definitely would vote
61.4%
54
0 - Definitely wouldn't vote
5.7%
5
gevi If there were a general election tomorrow, and there were candidates from all political parties standing in your constituency, for which party would you vote?
Base: 83
Scottish National Party (SNP)
28.9%
24
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
14.5%
12
Scottish Labour Party
10.8%
9
Scottish Liberal Democrats
9.6%
8
Scottish Green Party
7.2%
6
RandomNumberGenerator1 This question is hidden to select ONE random number between 1 and 3The question is automatically hidden - NO need to write sys_range (and pls don't because it will mess it up)If you want to change the number of options:1 - Dele
Base: 88
gevi_joint_1 Imagine that at the next UK general election the pro-independence parties agreed to stand a single candidate in each constituency, rather than standing against each other. If that election were tomorrow, for which of the following would
Base: 40
A Scottish National Party (SNP) / Scottish Green Party joint candidate
42.5%
17
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
20.0%
8
Scottish Labour Party
7.5%
3
Scottish Liberal Democrats
7.5%
3
gevi_joint_2 Imagine that at the next UK general election the pro-independence parties agreed to stand a single candidate in each constituency, rather than standing against each other. If that election were tomorrow, for which of the following would
Base: 43
A candidate nominated by an alliance of pro-independence parties
30.2%
13
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
16.3%
7
Scottish Liberal Democrats
16.3%
7
Scottish Labour Party
9.3%
4
sp_ltv If there were 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: 88
10 - Certain to vote
60.2%
53
sp_vi_1 In the next Scottish Parliament election you will be given two votes. One of those votes will be for a single person to represent your constituency in the Scottish Parliament.If the election were tomorrow, for which party would you be most li
Base: 84
Scottish National Party (SNP)
31.0%
26
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
17.9%
15
Scottish Liberal Democrats
11.9%
10
Scottish Green Party
8.3%
7
Scottish Labour Party
7.1%
6
sp_vi_2 Another vote will be for a party list in order to elect representatives for your region of Scotland by a form of proportional representation. You can vote for the same party as your constituency vote or for a different party. If the election
Base: 84
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
21.4%
18
Scottish National Party (SNP)
21.4%
18
Scottish Green Party
15.5%
13
Scottish Liberal Democrats
9.5%
8
Scottish Labour Party
7.1%
6
indyrefltv If there was a referendum on Scottish Independence taking place tomorrow, how likely do you think you would be to vote on a scale of 0 to 10?
Base: 88
10 - Definitely would vote
72.7%
64
0 - Definitely wouldn't vote
3.4%
3
indyref If there was a referendum on Scottish independence tomorrow, how would you vote on the question ‘Should Scotland be an independent country?’
Base: 85
Yes – Scotland should be an independent country
55.3%
47
No – Scotland should not be an independent country
37.6%
32
indy_scale Using a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is completely against and 10 completely for an independent Scotland, where do you stand at the moment?
Base: 88
10 - Completely for
33.0%
29
0 - Completely against
21.6%
19
left_right In politics people sometimes talk of left and right. Where would you place yourself on the following scale?
Base: 88
red_herring_1 Which of the following is not typically blue?
Base: 88
likedislikeparty_1 likedislikeparty - How much do you like or dislike each of the following parties and political leaders? The Labour Party
Base: 88
0 - Strongly dislike
28.4%
25
likedislikeparty_2 likedislikeparty - How much do you like or dislike each of the following parties and political leaders? Reform UK
Base: 88
0 - Strongly dislike
55.7%
49
likedislikeparty_3 likedislikeparty - How much do you like or dislike each of the following parties and political leaders? The Scottish National Party (SNP)
Base: 88
0 - Strongly dislike
22.7%
20
10 - Strongly like
13.6%
12
likedislikeparty_4 likedislikeparty - How much do you like or dislike each of the following parties and political leaders? The Conservative Party
Base: 88
0 - Strongly dislike
34.1%
30
likedislikeparty_6 likedislikeparty - How much do you like or dislike each of the following parties and political leaders? The Scottish Green Party
Base: 88
0 - Strongly dislike
29.5%
26
likedislikeparty_7 likedislikeparty - How much do you like or dislike each of the following parties and political leaders? John Swinney, the First Minister of Scotland
Base: 88
0 - Strongly dislike
21.6%
19
likedislikeparty_8 likedislikeparty - How much do you like or dislike each of the following parties and political leaders? Keir Starmer, the former Prime Minister
Base: 88
0 - Strongly dislike
30.7%
27
likedislikeparty_9 likedislikeparty - How much do you like or dislike each of the following parties and political leaders? Andy Burnham, the Prime Minister
Base: 88
0 - Strongly dislike
14.8%
13
burnham_describe_1 burnham_describe - Which, if any, of the following do you think describes Andy Burnham? Choose all that apply. Humble
Base: 6
burnham_describe_2 burnham_describe - Which, if any, of the following do you think describes Andy Burnham? Choose all that apply. Has good ideas
Base: 13
burnham_describe_3 burnham_describe - Which, if any, of the following do you think describes Andy Burnham? Choose all that apply. Likeable
Base: 23
burnham_describe_4 burnham_describe - Which, if any, of the following do you think describes Andy Burnham? Choose all that apply. Determined
Base: 16
burnham_describe_5 burnham_describe - Which, if any, of the following do you think describes Andy Burnham? Choose all that apply. Intelligent
Base: 24
burnham_describe_6 burnham_describe - Which, if any, of the following do you think describes Andy Burnham? Choose all that apply. Honest
Base: 12
burnham_describe_7 burnham_describe - Which, if any, of the following do you think describes Andy Burnham? Choose all that apply. Arrogant
Base: 6
burnham_describe_8 burnham_describe - Which, if any, of the following do you think describes Andy Burnham? Choose all that apply. Focused on England
Base: 25
Focused on England
100.0%
25
burnham_describe_9 burnham_describe - Which, if any, of the following do you think describes Andy Burnham? Choose all that apply. Capable
Base: 17
burnham_describe_10 burnham_describe - Which, if any, of the following do you think describes Andy Burnham? Choose all that apply. Boring
Base: 6
burnham_describe_11 burnham_describe - Which, if any, of the following do you think describes Andy Burnham? Choose all that apply. In touch with people's concerns
Base: 18
In touch with people's concerns
100.0%
18
burnham_describe_12 burnham_describe - Which, if any, of the following do you think describes Andy Burnham? Choose all that apply. Weak
Base: 12
burnham_describe_13 burnham_describe - Which, if any, of the following do you think describes Andy Burnham? Choose all that apply. Principled
Base: 15
burnham_describe_14 burnham_describe - Which, if any, of the following do you think describes Andy Burnham? Choose all that apply. Shares my values
Base: 4
burnham_describe_15 burnham_describe - Which, if any, of the following do you think describes Andy Burnham? Choose all that apply. Can be depended on
Base: 8
Can be depended on
100.0%
8
burnham_describe_16 burnham_describe - Which, if any, of the following do you think describes Andy Burnham? Choose all that apply. Decent
Base: 23
burnham_describe_17 burnham_describe - Which, if any, of the following do you think describes Andy Burnham? Choose all that apply. Hard-working
Base: 17
burnham_describe_18 burnham_describe - Which, if any, of the following do you think describes Andy Burnham? Choose all that apply. Lacking in substance
Base: 17
Lacking in substance
100.0%
17
burnham_describe_19 burnham_describe - Which, if any, of the following do you think describes Andy Burnham? Choose all that apply. None of these
Base: 14
swinney_describe_1 swinney_describe - Which, if any, of the following do you think describes John Swinney? Choose all that apply. Humble
Base: 14
swinney_describe_2 swinney_describe - Which, if any, of the following do you think describes John Swinney? Choose all that apply. Has good ideas
Base: 12
swinney_describe_3 swinney_describe - Which, if any, of the following do you think describes John Swinney? Choose all that apply. Likeable
Base: 14
swinney_describe_4 swinney_describe - Which, if any, of the following do you think describes John Swinney? Choose all that apply. Determined
Base: 17
swinney_describe_5 swinney_describe - Which, if any, of the following do you think describes John Swinney? Choose all that apply. Intelligent
Base: 25
swinney_describe_6 swinney_describe - Which, if any, of the following do you think describes John Swinney? Choose all that apply. Honest
Base: 11
swinney_describe_7 swinney_describe - Which, if any, of the following do you think describes John Swinney? Choose all that apply. Arrogant
Base: 12
swinney_describe_8 swinney_describe - Which, if any, of the following do you think describes John Swinney? Choose all that apply. Focused on Scotland
Base: 41
Focused on Scotland
100.0%
41
swinney_describe_9 swinney_describe - Which, if any, of the following do you think describes John Swinney? Choose all that apply. Capable
Base: 19
swinney_describe_10 swinney_describe - Which, if any, of the following do you think describes John Swinney? Choose all that apply. Boring
Base: 19
swinney_describe_11 swinney_describe - Which, if any, of the following do you think describes John Swinney? Choose all that apply. In touch with people's concerns
Base: 19
In touch with people's concerns
100.0%
19
swinney_describe_12 swinney_describe - Which, if any, of the following do you think describes John Swinney? Choose all that apply. Weak
Base: 19
swinney_describe_13 swinney_describe - Which, if any, of the following do you think describes John Swinney? Choose all that apply. Principled
Base: 13
swinney_describe_14 swinney_describe - Which, if any, of the following do you think describes John Swinney? Choose all that apply. Shares my values
Base: 10
swinney_describe_15 swinney_describe - Which, if any, of the following do you think describes John Swinney? Choose all that apply. Can be depended on
Base: 17
Can be depended on
100.0%
17
swinney_describe_16 swinney_describe - Which, if any, of the following do you think describes John Swinney? Choose all that apply. Decent
Base: 26
swinney_describe_17 swinney_describe - Which, if any, of the following do you think describes John Swinney? Choose all that apply. Hard-working
Base: 18
swinney_describe_18 swinney_describe - Which, if any, of the following do you think describes John Swinney? Choose all that apply. Lacking in substance
Base: 21
Lacking in substance
100.0%
21
swinney_describe_19 swinney_describe - Which, if any, of the following do you think describes John Swinney? Choose all that apply. None of these
Base: 14
top_issues_1_1 top_issues_1 - Looking ahead to the next UK general election, what are the most important issues that will decide your vote? Cost-of-living and inflation
Base: 31
Cost-of-living and inflation
100.0%
31
top_issues_1_2 top_issues_1 - Looking ahead to the next UK general election, what are the most important issues that will decide your vote? Supporting Scottish independence
Base: 14
Supporting Scottish independence
100.0%
14
top_issues_1_3 top_issues_1 - Looking ahead to the next UK general election, what are the most important issues that will decide your vote? Preventing Scottish independence
Base: 7
Preventing Scottish independence
100.0%
7
top_issues_1_4 top_issues_1 - Looking ahead to the next UK general election, what are the most important issues that will decide your vote? NHS, healthcare and social care
Base: 37
NHS, healthcare and social care
100.0%
37
top_issues_1_5 top_issues_1 - Looking ahead to the next UK general election, what are the most important issues that will decide your vote? Jobs and unemployment
Base: 7
Jobs and unemployment
100.0%
7
top_issues_1_6 top_issues_1 - Looking ahead to the next UK general election, what are the most important issues that will decide your vote? Education including schools, colleges, universities and apprenticeships
Base: 1
Education including schools, colleges, universities and apprenticeships
100.0%
1
top_issues_1_7 top_issues_1 - Looking ahead to the next UK general election, what are the most important issues that will decide your vote? Local government / council issues
Base: 3
Local government / council issues
100.0%
3
top_issues_1_9 top_issues_1 - Looking ahead to the next UK general election, what are the most important issues that will decide your vote? Rejoining the EU
Base: 12
top_issues_1_10 top_issues_1 - Looking ahead to the next UK general election, what are the most important issues that will decide your vote? Defence and national security
Base: 10
Defence and national security
100.0%
10
top_issues_1_11 top_issues_1 - Looking ahead to the next UK general election, what are the most important issues that will decide your vote? Energy policy - renewables, oil & gas, etc
Base: 17
Energy policy - renewables, oil & gas, etc
100.0%
17
top_issues_1_12 top_issues_1 - Looking ahead to the next UK general election, what are the most important issues that will decide your vote? Climate change
Base: 11
top_issues_1_13 top_issues_1 - Looking ahead to the next UK general election, what are the most important issues that will decide your vote? Housing
Base: 7
top_issues_1_14 top_issues_1 - Looking ahead to the next UK general election, what are the most important issues that will decide your vote? Roads and infrastructure
Base: 2
Roads and infrastructure
100.0%
2
top_issues_1_15 top_issues_1 - Looking ahead to the next UK general election, what are the most important issues that will decide your vote? Immigration and asylum
Base: 29
Immigration and asylum
100.0%
29
top_issues_1_16 top_issues_1 - Looking ahead to the next UK general election, what are the most important issues that will decide your vote? Public transport
Base: 2
top_issues_1_17 top_issues_1 - Looking ahead to the next UK general election, what are the most important issues that will decide your vote? Taxes
Base: 6
top_issues_1_18 top_issues_1 - Looking ahead to the next UK general election, what are the most important issues that will decide your vote? Benefits and social security
Base: 9
Benefits and social security
100.0%
9
top_issues_1_19 top_issues_1 - Looking ahead to the next UK general election, what are the most important issues that will decide your vote? Child poverty
Base: 1
top_issues_1_20 top_issues_1 - Looking ahead to the next UK general election, what are the most important issues that will decide your vote? Crime, policing, law and order, anti-social behaviour and drug abuse
Base: 11
Crime, policing, law and order, anti-social behaviour and drug abuse
100.0%
11
top_issues_1_21 top_issues_1 - Looking ahead to the next UK general election, what are the most important issues that will decide your vote? Pensions and retirement
Base: 7
Pensions and retirement
100.0%
7
top_issues_1_22 top_issues_1 - Looking ahead to the next UK general election, what are the most important issues that will decide your vote? Childcare, including nurseries and pre- and after-school care
Base: 2
Childcare, including nurseries and pre- and after-school care
100.0%
2
top_issues_1_23 top_issues_1 - Looking ahead to the next UK general election, what are the most important issues that will decide your vote? Farming, fishing, countryside and rural affairs
Base: 3
Farming, fishing, countryside and rural affairs
100.0%
3
top_issues_1_25 top_issues_1 - Looking ahead to the next UK general election, what are the most important issues that will decide your vote? Women’s rights
Base: 3
top_issues_1_28 top_issues_1 - Looking ahead to the next UK general election, what are the most important issues that will decide your vote? Employment rights
Base: 3
top_issues_1_30 top_issues_1 - Looking ahead to the next UK general election, what are the most important issues that will decide your vote? Support for businesses
Base: 1
Support for businesses
100.0%
1
top_issues_1_26 top_issues_1 - Looking ahead to the next UK general election, what are the most important issues that will decide your vote? Transgender rights / gender reform
Base: 2
Transgender rights / gender reform
100.0%
2
top_issues_1_27 top_issues_1 - Looking ahead to the next UK general election, what are the most important issues that will decide your vote? Other issue not listed
Base: 1
Other issue not listed
100.0%
1
top_issues_1_29 top_issues_1 - Looking ahead to the next UK general election, what are the most important issues that will decide your vote? Don't know
Base: 1
top_issues_1_31 top_issues_1 - Looking ahead to the next UK general election, what are the most important issues that will decide your vote? None of the above
Base: 2
issues_snp_1 issues_snp - Which issues do you think John Swinney and the SNP government in Holyrood are treating as their main priorities? Cost-of-living and inflation
Base: 12
Cost-of-living and inflation
100.0%
12
issues_snp_2 issues_snp - Which issues do you think John Swinney and the SNP government in Holyrood are treating as their main priorities? Supporting Scottish independence
Base: 38
Supporting Scottish independence
100.0%
38
issues_snp_3 issues_snp - Which issues do you think John Swinney and the SNP government in Holyrood are treating as their main priorities? Preventing Scottish independence
Base: 1
Preventing Scottish independence
100.0%
1
issues_snp_4 issues_snp - Which issues do you think John Swinney and the SNP government in Holyrood are treating as their main priorities? NHS, healthcare and social care
Base: 13
NHS, healthcare and social care
100.0%
13
issues_snp_5 issues_snp - Which issues do you think John Swinney and the SNP government in Holyrood are treating as their main priorities? Jobs and unemployment
Base: 1
Jobs and unemployment
100.0%
1
issues_snp_6 issues_snp - Which issues do you think John Swinney and the SNP government in Holyrood are treating as their main priorities? Education including schools, colleges, universities and apprenticeships
Base: 6
Education including schools, colleges, universities and apprenticeships
100.0%
6
issues_snp_7 issues_snp - Which issues do you think John Swinney and the SNP government in Holyrood are treating as their main priorities? Local government / council issues
Base: 3
Local government / council issues
100.0%
3
issues_snp_8 issues_snp - Which issues do you think John Swinney and the SNP government in Holyrood are treating as their main priorities? Foreign affairs, such as the situation in Gaza
Base: 7
Foreign affairs, such as the situation in Gaza
100.0%
7
issues_snp_9 issues_snp - Which issues do you think John Swinney and the SNP government in Holyrood are treating as their main priorities? Rejoining the EU
Base: 11
issues_snp_11 issues_snp - Which issues do you think John Swinney and the SNP government in Holyrood are treating as their main priorities? Energy policy - renewables, oil & gas, etc
Base: 4
Energy policy - renewables, oil & gas, etc
100.0%
4
issues_snp_12 issues_snp - Which issues do you think John Swinney and the SNP government in Holyrood are treating as their main priorities? Climate change
Base: 3
issues_snp_13 issues_snp - Which issues do you think John Swinney and the SNP government in Holyrood are treating as their main priorities? Housing
Base: 5
issues_snp_14 issues_snp - Which issues do you think John Swinney and the SNP government in Holyrood are treating as their main priorities? Roads and infrastructure
Base: 2
Roads and infrastructure
100.0%
2
issues_snp_15 issues_snp - Which issues do you think John Swinney and the SNP government in Holyrood are treating as their main priorities? Immigration and asylum
Base: 6
Immigration and asylum
100.0%
6
issues_snp_16 issues_snp - Which issues do you think John Swinney and the SNP government in Holyrood are treating as their main priorities? Public transport
Base: 4
issues_snp_17 issues_snp - Which issues do you think John Swinney and the SNP government in Holyrood are treating as their main priorities? Taxes
Base: 2
issues_snp_18 issues_snp - Which issues do you think John Swinney and the SNP government in Holyrood are treating as their main priorities? Benefits and social security
Base: 5
Benefits and social security
100.0%
5
issues_snp_19 issues_snp - Which issues do you think John Swinney and the SNP government in Holyrood are treating as their main priorities? Child poverty
Base: 15
issues_snp_20 issues_snp - Which issues do you think John Swinney and the SNP government in Holyrood are treating as their main priorities? Crime, policing, law and order, anti-social behaviour and drug abuse
Base: 5
Crime, policing, law and order, anti-social behaviour and drug abuse
100.0%
5
issues_snp_22 issues_snp - Which issues do you think John Swinney and the SNP government in Holyrood are treating as their main priorities? Childcare, including nurseries and pre- and after-school care
Base: 4
Childcare, including nurseries and pre- and after-school care
100.0%
4
issues_snp_23 issues_snp - Which issues do you think John Swinney and the SNP government in Holyrood are treating as their main priorities? Farming, fishing, countryside and rural affairs
Base: 1
Farming, fishing, countryside and rural affairs
100.0%
1
issues_snp_24 issues_snp - Which issues do you think John Swinney and the SNP government in Holyrood are treating as their main priorities? Race relations
Base: 1
issues_snp_25 issues_snp - Which issues do you think John Swinney and the SNP government in Holyrood are treating as their main priorities? Women's rights
Base: 1
issues_snp_26 issues_snp - Which issues do you think John Swinney and the SNP government in Holyrood are treating as their main priorities? Employment rights
Base: 1
issues_snp_27 issues_snp - Which issues do you think John Swinney and the SNP government in Holyrood are treating as their main priorities? Support for businesses
Base: 2
Support for businesses
100.0%
2
issues_snp_28 issues_snp - Which issues do you think John Swinney and the SNP government in Holyrood are treating as their main priorities? Transgender rights / gender reform
Base: 16
Transgender rights / gender reform
100.0%
16
issues_snp_29 issues_snp - Which issues do you think John Swinney and the SNP government in Holyrood are treating as their main priorities? Don't know
Base: 14
issues_snp_30 issues_snp - Which issues do you think John Swinney and the SNP government in Holyrood are treating as their main priorities? None of the above
Base: 6
issues_lab_1 issues_lab - And which issues do you think Andy Burnham and the Labour government in Westminster are treating as their main priorities? Cost-of-living and inflation
Base: 27
Cost-of-living and inflation
100.0%
27
issues_lab_2 issues_lab - And which issues do you think Andy Burnham and the Labour government in Westminster are treating as their main priorities? Supporting Scottish independence
Base: 1
Supporting Scottish independence
100.0%
1
issues_lab_3 issues_lab - And which issues do you think Andy Burnham and the Labour government in Westminster are treating as their main priorities? Preventing Scottish independence
Base: 9
Preventing Scottish independence
100.0%
9
issues_lab_4 issues_lab - And which issues do you think Andy Burnham and the Labour government in Westminster are treating as their main priorities? NHS, healthcare and social care
Base: 14
NHS, healthcare and social care
100.0%
14
issues_lab_5 issues_lab - And which issues do you think Andy Burnham and the Labour government in Westminster are treating as their main priorities? Jobs and unemployment
Base: 4
Jobs and unemployment
100.0%
4
issues_lab_6 issues_lab - And which issues do you think Andy Burnham and the Labour government in Westminster are treating as their main priorities? Education including schools, colleges, universities and apprenticeships
Base: 1
Education including schools, colleges, universities and apprenticeships
100.0%
1
issues_lab_7 issues_lab - And which issues do you think Andy Burnham and the Labour government in Westminster are treating as their main priorities? Local government / council issues
Base: 3
Local government / council issues
100.0%
3
issues_lab_8 issues_lab - And which issues do you think Andy Burnham and the Labour government in Westminster are treating as their main priorities? Foreign affairs, such as the situation in Gaza
Base: 11
Foreign affairs, such as the situation in Gaza
100.0%
11
issues_lab_9 issues_lab - And which issues do you think Andy Burnham and the Labour government in Westminster are treating as their main priorities? Rejoining the EU
Base: 6
issues_lab_10 issues_lab - And which issues do you think Andy Burnham and the Labour government in Westminster are treating as their main priorities? Defence and national security
Base: 12
Defence and national security
100.0%
12
issues_lab_11 issues_lab - And which issues do you think Andy Burnham and the Labour government in Westminster are treating as their main priorities? Energy policy - renewables, oil & gas, etc
Base: 9
Energy policy - renewables, oil & gas, etc
100.0%
9
issues_lab_12 issues_lab - And which issues do you think Andy Burnham and the Labour government in Westminster are treating as their main priorities? Climate change
Base: 4
issues_lab_13 issues_lab - And which issues do you think Andy Burnham and the Labour government in Westminster are treating as their main priorities? Housing
Base: 4
issues_lab_14 issues_lab - And which issues do you think Andy Burnham and the Labour government in Westminster are treating as their main priorities? Roads and infrastructure
Base: 1
Roads and infrastructure
100.0%
1
issues_lab_15 issues_lab - And which issues do you think Andy Burnham and the Labour government in Westminster are treating as their main priorities? Immigration and asylum
Base: 15
Immigration and asylum
100.0%
15
issues_lab_16 issues_lab - And which issues do you think Andy Burnham and the Labour government in Westminster are treating as their main priorities? Public transport
Base: 5
issues_lab_17 issues_lab - And which issues do you think Andy Burnham and the Labour government in Westminster are treating as their main priorities? Taxes
Base: 6
issues_lab_18 issues_lab - And which issues do you think Andy Burnham and the Labour government in Westminster are treating as their main priorities? Benefits and social security
Base: 15
Benefits and social security
100.0%
15
issues_lab_20 issues_lab - And which issues do you think Andy Burnham and the Labour government in Westminster are treating as their main priorities? Crime, policing, law and order, anti-social behaviour and drug abuse
Base: 4
Crime, policing, law and order, anti-social behaviour and drug abuse
100.0%
4
issues_lab_21 issues_lab - And which issues do you think Andy Burnham and the Labour government in Westminster are treating as their main priorities? Pensions and retirement
Base: 1
Pensions and retirement
100.0%
1
issues_lab_23 issues_lab - And which issues do you think Andy Burnham and the Labour government in Westminster are treating as their main priorities? Farming, fishing, countryside and rural affairs
Base: 1
Farming, fishing, countryside and rural affairs
100.0%
1
issues_lab_24 issues_lab - And which issues do you think Andy Burnham and the Labour government in Westminster are treating as their main priorities? Race relations
Base: 2
issues_lab_25 issues_lab - And which issues do you think Andy Burnham and the Labour government in Westminster are treating as their main priorities? Women's rights
Base: 1
issues_lab_26 issues_lab - And which issues do you think Andy Burnham and the Labour government in Westminster are treating as their main priorities? Employment rights
Base: 5
issues_lab_27 issues_lab - And which issues do you think Andy Burnham and the Labour government in Westminster are treating as their main priorities? Support for businesses
Base: 3
Support for businesses
100.0%
3
issues_lab_28 issues_lab - And which issues do you think Andy Burnham and the Labour government in Westminster are treating as their main priorities? Transgender rights / gender reform
Base: 3
Transgender rights / gender reform
100.0%
3
issues_lab_29 issues_lab - And which issues do you think Andy Burnham and the Labour government in Westminster are treating as their main priorities? Don't know
Base: 17
issues_lab_30 issues_lab - And which issues do you think Andy Burnham and the Labour government in Westminster are treating as their main priorities? None of the above
Base: 5
indy_support Do you generally support or oppose holding a referendum on Scottish independence?
Base: 88
I support holding a referendum on independence
58.0%
51
I oppose holding a referendum on independence
36.4%
32
indy_timing Thinking about the timing of a referendum on Scottish independence, which of the following is closest to your view?
Base: 88
A referendum should take place within the next 5 years
46.6%
41
There should never be another referendum
23.9%
21
A referendum should take place at some point in the future, but not within the next five years
21.6%
19
indy_supremecourt The Supreme Court has ruled that an independence referendum can only be held with the permission of the UK Government. Which of the following comes closer to your view?
Base: 88
Scotland has a right to decide. A Scottish independence referendum should not need permission from the UK Government.
55.7%
49
We are one United Kingdom. A Scottish independence referendum should need the permission of the UK Government.
38.6%
34
indy_criteria Which of the following comes closer to your view?
Base: 88
The UK Government should make clear what circumstances would lead them to permit a referendum, such as only if there is
60.2%
53
Scotland voted against independence in 2014 and that result should stand. There is no need for another referendum.
31.8%
28
persuade_against_1 persuade_against - How persuasive, if at all, do you find the following arguments against independence? Nations are stronger when they work together rather than going it alone
Base: 47
Not very persuasive
34.0%
16
Not persuasive at all
27.7%
13
persuade_against_2 persuade_against - How persuasive, if at all, do you find the following arguments against independence? There are too many unanswered questions about what an independent Scotland would look like
Base: 47
Not persuasive at all
42.6%
20
Not very persuasive
31.9%
15
persuade_against_3 persuade_against - How persuasive, if at all, do you find the following arguments against independence? An independent Scotland would have to raise taxes or cut public spending
Base: 47
Not very persuasive
48.9%
23
Not persuasive at all
34.0%
16
persuade_against_4 persuade_against - How persuasive, if at all, do you find the following arguments against independence? It would be better to stay in the UK and reform it than to leave a union of three hundred years
Base: 47
Not persuasive at all
51.1%
24
Not very persuasive
29.8%
14
persuade_for_1 persuade_for - How persuasive, if at all, do you find the following arguments for independence? Without independence, Scotland will keep on getting governed by parties it hasn't voted for
Base: 32
Not persuasive at all
56.2%
18
Not very persuasive
34.4%
11
persuade_for_2 persuade_for - How persuasive, if at all, do you find the following arguments for independence? Scottish problems would be better understood and addressed by governments in Edinburgh than in London
Base: 32
Not very persuasive
40.6%
13
Not persuasive at all
34.4%
11
persuade_for_3 persuade_for - How persuasive, if at all, do you find the following arguments for independence? An independent Scotland would rejoin the EU, unlocking massive social and economic benefits for the country
Base: 32
Not persuasive at all
43.8%
14
Not very persuasive
37.5%
12
persuade_for_4 persuade_for - How persuasive, if at all, do you find the following arguments for independence? Independence offers a route to making the country a fairer, more progressive and more equal society than it ever could be under Westminster rule.
Base: 32
Not persuasive at all
53.1%
17
Not very persuasive
31.2%
10
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Base: 88
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Base: 88