Questions asked on this Poll:

• How would you vote in a Scottish independence referendum if held now? (asked after the EU referendum) How Scotland should be governed
• How would you be likely to vote in a UK General Election? (asked since 2019 General Election) Elections, parties & leaders
• How would you use your constituency vote in a Scottish Parliament election? (asked 2016-21 Scottish Parliament) Elections, parties & leaders
• How would you be likely to use your regional vote in a Scottish Parliament election? (asked 2016-21 Scottish Parliament) Elections, parties & leaders
• On a scale of 1 to 10, how likely is it that you would vote in a General Election? Elections, parties & leaders
• On a scale of 1 to 10, how likely is it that you would vote in a Scottish Parliament election? Elections, parties & leaders
• How likely would you be to vote in a referendum on Scottish independence? (1 to 10 scale) (Scottish views) The Scottish independence referendum
• Does the Yes campaign or the No campaign have a better argument on currency? The Scottish independence referendum
• Does the Yes campaign or the No campaign have a better argument on funding for public services? The Scottish independence referendum
• Does the Yes campaign or the No campaign have a better argument on the economy? The Scottish independence referendum
• Does the Yes campaign or the No campaign have a better argument on whether people will be better off or worse off? The Scottish independence referendum
• Does the Yes campaign or the No campaign have a better argument on Scotland’s relationship with the EU? The Scottish independence referendum
• Does the Yes campaign or the No campaign have a better argument on who is in power at Westminster? The Scottish independence referendum
• Does the Yes campaign or the No campaign have a better argument on defence in Scotland? The Scottish independence referendum
• Does the Yes campaign or the No campaign have a better argument on north sea oil and its price? The Scottish independence referendum
• Does the Yes campaign or the No campaign have a better argument on freedom for Scotland? The Scottish independence referendum
• Does the Yes campaign or the No campaign have a better argument on ending arguments about independence? The Scottish independence referendum
• How much do you agree or disagree with the argument that a Scottish independence referendum should be held in the next two years because there is support in the Scottish Parliament? The Scottish independence referendum
• How much do you agree or disagree with the argument that a Scottish independence referendum should be held in the next two years because so much has changed since 2014 that the Scottish people need another way? The Scottish independence referendum
• How much do you agree or disagree with the argument that a Scottish independence referendum should be held in the next two years because Coronavirus has proven that Scotland needs to have another say on independence? The Scottish independence referendum
• How much do you agree or disagree with the argument that a Scottish independence referendum should be held in the next two years because Brexit has proven that Scotland needs to have another say on independence? The Scottish independence referendum
• How much do you agree or disagree with the argument that a Scottish independence referendum should be held in the next two years because since 2014 the Westminster government has attempted a power grab from the Scottish government meaning another referendum is needed? The Scottish independence referendum
• How much do you agree or disagree with the argument that a Scottish independence referendum should be held in the next two years because the issue of independence is dominating our politics so much that we need another referendum to settle it? The Scottish independence referendum
• How much do you agree or disagree with the argument that a Scottish independence referendum should be held in the next two years because the issue of independence is distracting from issues like schools and the NHS, so another referendum is needed to settle it? The Scottish independence referendum
• How much do you agree or disagree with the argument that a Scottish independence referendum should be held in the next two years because there have not been enough powers returned to Scotland as promised since 2014? The Scottish independence referendum
• How much do you agree or disagree with the argument that a Scottish independence referendum should not be held in the next two years because having a referendum during the coronavirus pandemic would be wrong? The Scottish independence referendum
• How much do you agree or disagree with the argument that a Scottish independence referendum should not be held in the next two years because having a referendum during Brexit negotiations would be wrong? The Scottish independence referendum
• How much do you agree or disagree with the argument that a Scottish independence referendum should not be held in the next two years because having a referendum during the implementation of Brexit would be wrong? The Scottish independence referendum
• How much do you agree or disagree with the argument that a Scottish independence referendum should not be held in the next two years because a second referendum is not needed because more powers are being given to Scotland? The Scottish independence referendum
• How much do you agree or disagree with the argument that a Scottish independence referendum should not be held in the next two years because another referendum would create more division in the country and create an unpleasant atmosphere? The Scottish independence referendum
• How much do you agree or disagree with the argument that a Scottish independence referendum should not be held in the next two years because it’s too soon to have another referendum just six years after the last one? The Scottish independence referendum
• How much do you agree or disagree with the argument that a Scottish independence referendum should not be held in the next two years because the 2014 vote was meant to be a once in a generation vote? The Scottish independence referendum
• How much do you agree or disagree with the argument that a Scottish independence referendum should not be held in the next two years because rather than having a referendum we should focus on domestic issues like schools and the NHS? The Scottish independence referendum
• How much do you agree or disagree with the argument that a Scottish independence referendum should not be held in the next two years because we should not spend more money on a referendum when our public services need money? The Scottish independence referendum
• How much do you agree or disagree with the argument that a Scottish independence referendum should not be held in the next two years because both sides agreed to respect the result of the 2014 vote? The Scottish independence referendum
• How much do you agree or disagree with the argument that a Scottish independence referendum should not be held in the next two years because Scotland voted ‘No’ decisively in 2014, by 10 percentage points? The Scottish independence referendum
• How much do you agree or disagree with the argument that a Scottish independence referendum should not be held in the next two years because if we have a second referendum it will mean we end up having a third and a fourth? The Scottish independence referendum
• How much do you agree or disagree with the argument that a Scottish independence referendum should not be held in the next two years because we cannot keep having referendums just because the SNP want one? The Scottish independence referendum
• How much do you agree or disagree with the argument that a Scottish independence referendum should not be held in the next two years because independence might be the priority for the SNP but it is not a priority for most Scots? The Scottish independence referendum
• How much do you agree or disagree that Scotland should become an independent country because the mess in Westminster over coronavirus? The Scottish independence referendum
• How much do you agree or disagree that Scotland should become an independent country because the UK is set to be run by the Conservatives for a long time to come? The Scottish independence referendum
• How much do you agree or disagree that Scotland should become an independent country because Boris Johnson is not the leader I want to have for my country? The Scottish independence referendum
• How much do you agree or disagree that Scotland should become an independent country because Scotland would be able to rejoin the European Union after independence? The Scottish independence referendum
• How much do you agree or disagree that Scotland should become an independent country because Scotland would be able to have a closer relationship with the EU than it would in the UK as a whole? The Scottish independence referendum
• How much do you agree or disagree that Scotland should become an independent country because Scotland’s economy can depend on North Sea oil? The Scottish independence referendum
• How much do you agree or disagree that Scotland should become an independent country because Scotland’s economy would be stronger as an independent country? The Scottish independence referendum
• How much do you agree or disagree that Scotland should become an independent country because arguments about independence dominate everything and becoming independent would allow Scotland to finally end the debate? The Scottish independence referendum
• How much do you agree or disagree that Scotland should become an independent country because the issue of independence is divisive and by becoming independent it would allow us to finally end the division and move on? The Scottish independence referendum
• How much do you agree or disagree that Scotland should remain in the UK because Scotland’s economy would be stronger in the UK? The Scottish independence referendum
• How much do you agree or disagree that Scotland should remain in the UK because with a historic low oil price, Scotland cannot rely on North Sea oil? The Scottish independence referendum
• How much do you agree or disagree that Scotland should remain in the UK because as we come out of the coronavirus pandemic, we need to unite together as much as possible? The Scottish independence referendum
• How much do you agree or disagree that Scotland should remain in the UK because the United Kingdom is better together? The Scottish independence referendum
• How much do you agree or disagree that Scotland should remain in the UK because Scotland is stronger on the world stage as part of the UK? The Scottish independence referendum
• How much do you agree or disagree that Scotland should remain in the UK because if Scotland becomes independent and rejoins the EU it would have to adopt the Euro not the Pound? The Scottish independence referendum
• How much do you agree or disagree that Scotland should remain in the UK because arguments over independence dominate everything and this would continue if Scotland became independent? The Scottish independence referendum
• How much do you agree or disagree that Scotland should remain in the UK because the issue of independence is divisive and by voting to remain in the United Kingdom the issue will be settled once and for all? The Scottish independence referendum
• How much do you agree or disagree that Scotland should remain in the UK because the SNP have no plan for what an independent Scotland actually looks like? The Scottish independence referendum
• How much do you agree or disagree that Scotland should remain in the UK because an independent Scotland is a step into the unknown? The Scottish independence referendum
• How much do you agree or disagree that Scotland should remain in the UK because there would be dire economic consequences for Scotland and the Scottish people after independence? The Scottish independence referendum
• How much do you agree or disagree that Scotland should remain in the UK because Scotland would lose all UK Government funding if it became independent? The Scottish independence referendum
• How much do you agree or disagree that Scotland should remain in the UK because it is not clear which currency Scotland would have if it became independent? The Scottish independence referendum
• How much do you agree or disagree that Scotland should remain in the UK because Scotland would not be able to use the pound if it became independent? The Scottish independence referendum
• How much do you agree or disagree that Scotland should remain in the UK because the coronavirus has shown that Scotland can already pursue its own independent policy within the UK? The Scottish independence referendum
• How much do you agree or disagree that Scotland should remain in the UK because Scotland could stay in the UK and be given more powers to be independent of the Westminster government? The Scottish independence referendum
• How much do you agree or disagree that Scotland should remain in the UK because our experience of Brexit shows that independence would be difficult and complex? The Scottish independence referendum
• How much do you agree or disagree that Scotland should remain in the UK because those who advocate independence are like those that wanted Brexit they do not have a plan? The Scottish independence referendum
• How much do you agree or disagree that Scotland should remain in the UK because independence would take years more wrangling to get anywhere? The Scottish independence referendum
• How much do you agree or disagree that Scotland should remain in the UK because the economic arguments for independence have got weaker since 2014? The Scottish independence referendum
• Do you think that Boris Johnson is doing well or badly as Prime Minister? Elections, parties & leaders
• Do you think that Keir Starmer is doing well or badly as leader of the Labour Party? Elections, parties & leaders
• Do you think Nicola Sturgeon is doing well or badly as First Minister? Elections, parties & leaders
• Do you think Douglas Ross will do well or badly as leader of the Scottish Conservative Party? Elections, parties & leaders
• Do you think that Richard Leonard is doing well or badly as leader of the Scottish Labour party? Elections, parties & leaders
• Do you think the UK Government is doing well or badly at running the country? The Scottish independence referendum
• Do you think the Scottish Government is doing well or badly at running the country? The Scottish independence referendum
• Which of the following Governments would you most like to see at Westminster? The Scottish independence referendum
• How well or badly do you think the UK Government is handling the coronavirus outbreak? Policy issues
• How well or badly do you think Boris Johnson and his government are doing at handling Britain’s exit from the EU? Policy issues
• How well or badly do you think the current Scottish government is handling the NHS? Elections, parties & leaders Policy issues
• How well or badly do you think the current Scottish government is handling the Scottish economy? Elections, parties & leaders Policy issues
• How well or badly do you think the current Scottish government is handling education and schools? Elections, parties & leaders Policy issues
• How well or badly do you think Nicola Sturgeon and her government are doing handling Britain’s exit from the EU? Policy issues
• And how well or badly do you think the Scottish Government is handling the coronavirus outbreak? Policy issues
• Should there be a referendum on Scottish Independence in the next year? The Scottish independence referendum
• Should there be a referendum on Scottish Independence in the next two years? The Scottish independence referendum
• Should there be a referendum on Scottish Independence in the next five years? The Scottish independence referendum
• Should there be a referendum on Scottish Independence in the next year, after the Scottish Parliament elections if the SNP win a majority? The Scottish independence referendum
• Should there be a referendum on Scottish Independence in the next year, after the Scottish Parliament elections if pro-independence parties win a majority? The Scottish independence referendum
• Should there be a referendum on Scottish Independence during the coronavirus pandemic? The Scottish independence referendum
• Do you think Nicola Sturgeon’s intention to propose the timescale and question for a Scottish independence referendum by next spring is too soon, about the same or too late? The Scottish independence referendum
• Would you support or oppose the UK Government declining a referendum for Scottish independence if the SNP wins a majority in the Scottish Parliament elections? The Scottish independence referendum
• Would you support or oppose the UK Government declining a referendum if the SNP does not win a majority in the Scottish Parliament elections? The Scottish independence referendum
• Would you support or oppose Nicola Sturgeon running a referendum which would be illegal and not legally binding if the UK Government decline a request for a Scottish independence referendum? The Scottish independence referendum
• If there is another referendum on Scottish independence, would you support or oppose all Scots living in the United Kingdom being given the vote? The Scottish independence referendum
• If there is another referendum on Scottish independence, would you support or oppose there not being able to be an independence referendum for another thirty years after it took place? The Scottish independence referendum
• Do you agree or disagree that they Scottish economy can stand completely on its own? The Scottish independence referendum
• Do you agree or disagree that Scotland is ready to govern itself? The Scottish independence referendum
• Do you agree or disagree that coronavirus has shown that decisions are better made in Scotland than Westminster? The Scottish independence referendum
• Do you agree or disagree that coronavirus has shown that Scotland is ready to govern itself? The Scottish independence referendum
• If Scotland remained part of the UK, do you think the performance of the economy would go up, down, or stay the same in the next ten years? What Britain thinks about the Union
• If Scotland became an independent country do you think the performance of the economy would go up, down, or stay the same in the next ten years? The Scottish independence referendum
• Do you think that the Scottish economy would be better if Scotland were an independent country or if Scotland were to remain part of the UK? Expectations of constitutional change
• Do you think that Scottish defence would be better if Scotland were an independent country or if Scotland were to remain part of the UK? How Scotland should be governed
• Do you think that the country overall would be better if Scotland were an independent country or if Scotland were to remain part of the UK? How Scotland should be governed
• Do you think that the NHS would be better if Scotland were an independent country or if Scotland were to remain part of the UK? Expectations of constitutional change
• Do you think that our public services would be better if Scotland were an independent country or if Scotland were to remain part of the UK? Expectations of constitutional change
• Do you think that schools would be better if Scotland were an independent country or if Scotland were to remain part of the UK? Expectations of constitutional change
• Do you think that Scotland’s place in the world would be better if Scotland were an independent country or if Scotland were to remain part of the UK? Expectations of constitutional change
• Do you think that levels of division in Scottish politics would be better if Scotland were an independent country or if Scotland were to remain part of the UK? Expectations of constitutional change
• Do you think that being able to focus on the things that really matter would be better if Scotland were an independent country or if Scotland were to remain part of the UK? Expectations of constitutional change