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- Elections, parties & leaders (29)
- How Scotland should be governed (14)
- The Scottish independence referendum (8)
- Policy issues (6)
- Perceptions of government & the Union (4)
- Cross border attitudes (2)
- Expectations of constitutional change (2)
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- Panelbase (34)
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- Scottish Opinion (4)
- BMG Research (3)
- Populus (3)
- Opinium (3)
- Progressive Scottish Opinion (2)
- British Election Study (1)
- Kantar (1)
- Angus Reid (1)
- Lord Ashcroft Polls (1)
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- The Sunday Times (8)
- Yes Scotland (7)
- C4 news (6)
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- The Fabian Society (1)
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- Devo Plus (1)
- Sir Tom Hunter (1)
- Sunday Mail (1)
- Scottish Centre on Constitutional Change (1)
- London Evening Standard (1)
Age Groups
Questions (63)
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How would you be likely to vote in a UK General Election?
Including results from 99 polls from Jan 2007 to Jun 2017
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Should Scotland be an independent country?
Including results from 99 polls from Feb 2013 to Sep 2014
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How would you use your constituency vote in a Scottish Parliament election?
Including results from 175 polls from Jan 2007 to Mar 2017
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How would you be likely to use your regional vote in a Scottish Parliament election? (including greens)
Including results from 146 polls from Jan 2007 to Mar 2017
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Do you think the situation in Scotland, including for the Scottish economy and society, will get better or worse as a result of Brexit?
Scottish National Party poll by YouGov, Jan 2017
Online Panel interview with 2066 respondents 16 and older -
Would you support or oppose the Scottish Parliament being consulted before the UK government triggers Article 50?
Scottish National Party poll by YouGov, Jan 2017
Online Panel interview with 2066 respondents 16 and older -
Who is doing a better job - Gordon Brown or Alex Salmond?
Including results from 4 polls from Aug 2007 to Apr 2009
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Do you think the situation for the poorest in Scottish society will get better or worse as a result of Brexit?
Scottish National Party poll by YouGov, Jan 2017
Online Panel interview with 2066 respondents 16 and older -
Should the Scottish Parliament have more powers to remove Trident nuclear weapons from Scottish waters?
Scottish National Party poll by YouGov, Oct 2012
Online Panel interview with 1002 respondents 18 and older -
Do you believe that 16 and 17 year-olds should be able to vote in all future elections in Scotland and the UK?
Scottish National Party poll by Panelbase, Oct 2014
Online Panel interview with 1049 respondents 16 and older -
Do you agree that the Scottish Government should negotiate with the UK for Scotland to become independent?
Including results from 3 polls from Apr 2007 to Jan 2012
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If the Conservatives win the 2010 UK general election, will you be more or less likely to vote for independence?
Including results from 2 polls from Apr 2009 to Feb 2010
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Which party do you believe cares most about the Scottish economy?
Scottish National Party poll by YouGov, Apr 2009
Online Panel interview with 1020 respondents 18 and older -
Who would make the best First Minister of Scotland? (2009-2011)
Including results from 6 polls from Jan 2009 to Apr 2011
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Who do you trust to take the best decisions for Scotland: the Scottish Government or the Westminster Government?
Including results from 2 polls from Aug 2013 to Aug 2014
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Do you believe the new powers devolved to the Scottish Parliament should include control of oil and gas tax revenues generated in Scottish waters?
Scottish National Party poll by Panelbase, Oct 2014
Online Panel interview with 1049 respondents 16 and older -
If SNP hold balance of power at Westminster, UK government will have to deliver more powers.
Scottish National Party poll by Panelbase, Dec 2014
Online Panel interview with 1018 respondents 16 and older -
Do you agree or disagree that Scotland could be a successful, independent country?
Including results from 2 polls from Aug 2013 to Aug 2014
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Do you trust Nick Clegg to stand up for Scotland's interests?
Including results from 2 polls from Oct 2014 to Dec 2014
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Do you trust Ed Miliband to stand up for Scotland's interests?
Including results from 2 polls from Oct 2014 to Dec 2014
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Do you trust Willie Rennie to stand up for Scotland's interests?
Including results from 2 polls from Oct 2014 to Dec 2014
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Which possible General Election outcomes do you think would be best for Scotland:
Scottish National Party poll by Panelbase, Dec 2014
Online Panel interview with 1018 respondents 16 and older -
Should the Scottish Parliament control all areas of government policy except for defence and foreign affairs?
Scottish National Party poll by Panelbase, Dec 2014
Online Panel interview with 1018 respondents 16 and older -
How likely are you to vote in the referendum?
Including results from 5 polls from Aug 2013 to Mar 2014
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Do you think that those arguing for a No vote in the referendum should publish a similar document setting out what will happen to Scotland if the vote is No?
Scottish National Party poll by Panelbase, Dec 2013
Online Panel interview with 1012 respondents 16 and older -
Do you trust Nicola Sturgeon to stand up for Scotland's interests?
Including results from 3 polls from Aug 2014 to Dec 2014
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Which of these party leaders would best stand up for Scotland's interests?
Scottish National Party poll by YouGov, Oct 2012
Online Panel interview with 1002 respondents 18 and older -
How would you be likely to use your regional vote in a Scottish Parliament election? (excluding Greens)
Including results from 8 polls from Aug 2007 to Jan 2012
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How do you perceive the state of the UK economy at the moment?
Scottish National Party poll by YouGov, Apr 2009
Online Panel interview with 1020 respondents 18 and older -
Do you trust Ruth Davidson to stand up for Scotland's interests?
Including results from 2 polls from Oct 2014 to Dec 2014
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Do you trust Patrick Harvie to stand up for Scotland's interests?
Including results from 2 polls from Oct 2014 to Dec 2014
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Do you agree or disagree that Scotland should receive a 10% share of increased North Sea revenues this year?
Scottish National Party poll by YouGov, Aug 2008
Online Panel interview with 1028 respondents 18 and older -
Do you believe the new powers devolved to the Scottish Parliament should include control of policy regarding the state pension?
Scottish National Party poll by Panelbase, Oct 2014
Online Panel interview with 1049 respondents 16 and older -
Do you believe the new powers devolved to the Scottish Parliament should include control of broadcasting policy?
Scottish National Party poll by Panelbase, Oct 2014
Online Panel interview with 1049 respondents 16 and older -
Do you believe the new powers devolved to the Scottish Parliament should include a guaranteed consultation by the UK Govt. with the Scottish Govt. when deciding the UK's stance in EU negotiations?
Scottish National Party poll by Panelbase, Oct 2014
Online Panel interview with 1049 respondents 16 and older -
Are you more or less likely to trust the Labour Party in Scotland after they campaigned alongside the Conservatives for the No campaign in the recent referendum?
Scottish National Party poll by Survation, Jan 2015
Online Panel interview with 1006 respondents 16 and older -
Do you believe the new powers devolved to the Scottish Parliament should include all areas except defence and foreign affairs (ie 'Devo Max')?
Scottish National Party poll by Panelbase, Oct 2014
Online Panel interview with 1049 respondents 16 and older -
Would more SNP MPs mean Scotland's interests are better protected at Westminster?
Scottish National Party poll by Panelbase, Dec 2014
Online Panel interview with 1018 respondents 16 and older -
Should the UK government factor in the plan proposed by the Scottish Government to remain in the European single market as part of its approach to the Brexit negotiations?
Scottish National Party poll by YouGov, Jan 2017
Online Panel interview with 2066 respondents 16 and older -
Do you believe the Scottish Government or the UK government are better at making decisions for Scotland?
Scottish National Party poll by YouGov, Oct 2012
Online Panel interview with 1002 respondents 18 and older -
Which of these is your preference for Scotland's relationship with the EU?
Scottish National Party poll by YouGov, Apr 2009
Online Panel interview with 1020 respondents 18 and older -
Do you think that there should be a televised referendum debate between Alex Salmond and David Cameron?
Scottish National Party poll by Panelbase, Dec 2013
Online Panel interview with 1012 respondents 16 and older -
Do you trust Alex Salmond to stand up for Scotland's interests?
Including results from 2 polls from Aug 2014 to Oct 2014
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Do you believe the new powers devolved to the Scottish Parliament should include control of the welfare and benefits system?
Scottish National Party poll by Panelbase, Oct 2014
Online Panel interview with 1049 respondents 16 and older -
Do you trust Jim Murphy to stand up for Scotland's interests?
Scottish National Party poll by Panelbase, Dec 2014
Online Panel interview with 1018 respondents 16 and older -
Do you trust John Swinney to stand up for Scotland's interests?
Scottish National Party poll by Panelbase, Dec 2014
Online Panel interview with 1018 respondents 16 and older -
How likely are you to vote Yes to independence if it would protect free university tuition?
Scottish National Party poll by YouGov, Oct 2012
Online Panel interview with 1002 respondents 18 and older -
Do you believe the UK or the Scottish Government cares more about you and your family's needs?
Including results from 2 polls from Aug 2008 to Apr 2009
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Do you trust David Cameron to stand up for Scotland's interests?
Including results from 3 polls from Aug 2014 to Dec 2014
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Should Trident be replaced with a new generation of nuclear weapons?
Including results from 2 polls from Jan 2015 to Feb 2015
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How likely are you to vote Yes to independence if it would protect free prescriptions?
Scottish National Party poll by YouGov, Oct 2012
Online Panel interview with 1002 respondents 18 and older -
How likely are you to vote Yes to independence if you would be financially better off?
Scottish National Party poll by YouGov, Oct 2012
Online Panel interview with 1002 respondents 18 and older -
If independence does happen do you think freedom of movement with no passport controls between England and Scotland should continue? (Rest of UK views)
Scottish National Party poll by Panelbase, Dec 2013
Online Panel interview with 1011 respondents 16 and older -
Do you trust Johann Lamont to stand up for Scotland's interests?
Including results from 2 polls from Aug 2014 to Oct 2014
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How likely do you think you are to vote in the General Election in May 2015? (Five response categories)
Including results from 4 polls from Feb 2015 to Apr 2015
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How likely are you to vote Yes to independence if it would protect free personal care for the elderly?
Scottish National Party poll by YouGov, Oct 2012
Online Panel interview with 1002 respondents 18 and older -
If no party wins enough seats in the general election to form a majority government which of these options would you prefer?
Scottish National Party poll by TNS-BMRB, Apr 2015
Face-to-face, in home interview with 978 respondents 18 and older -
If no party wins enough seats in general election, but SNP win most seats in Scotland, which of these options would best serve Scotland’s interests?
Scottish National Party poll by TNS-BMRB, Apr 2015
Face-to-face, in home interview with 978 respondents 18 and older -
If independence does happen do you think that Scotland and the rest of the UK should continue using the pound in an agreed sterling area? (Rest of UK views)
Scottish National Party poll by Panelbase, Dec 2013
Online Panel interview with 1011 respondents 16 and older -
Do you think that there should be a televised referendum debate between Alex Salmond and David Cameron? (Rest of UK views)
Scottish National Party poll by Panelbase, Dec 2013
Online Panel interview with 1011 respondents 16 and older -
Who do you think should have the right to decide if there should be a referendum in Scotland that would allow the people of Scotland to choose between Brexit and Independence?
Scottish National Party poll by Survation, Mar 2017
Telephone interview with 1014 respondents 16 and older -
Who do you think should have the right to decide the timing of a referendum in Scotland that would allow the people of Scotland to choose between Brexit and Independence, if it were to happen?
Scottish National Party poll by Survation, Mar 2017
Telephone interview with 1014 respondents 16 and older -
Do you think the Westminster Parliament should have the right to block a plan for a referendum in Scotland, even if it is agreed on and voted for by the Scottish Parliament?
Scottish National Party poll by Survation, Mar 2017
Telephone interview with 1014 respondents 16 and older