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About this poll
- Fieldwork dates:
- 5 September 2024 - 11 September 2024
- Data from:
- Scotland
- Notes:
- Pollster:
- Opinium
- Funder:
- The Times
- Mode:
- Online Panel
- Sample size:
- 1028
- Age:
- 16 and older
Questions asked on this Poll:
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Do you think the main decisions on defence policy in Scotland in Scotland are currently made by the UK Parliament and Government, or by the Scottish Parliament and Government? How Scotland should be governed
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Do you think the main decisions on income tax and VAT levels in Scotland in Scotland are currently made by the UK Parliament and Government, or by the Scottish Parliament and Government? How Scotland should be governed
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Do you think the main decisions on welfare benefits in Scotland are currently made by the UK Parliament and Government, or by the Scottish Parliament and Government? How Scotland should be governed
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Do you think the main decisions on immigration in Scotland are currently made by the UK Parliament and Government, or by the Scottish Parliament and Government? How Scotland should be governed
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Do you think the main decisions on housing policy in Scotland are currently made by the UK Parliament and Government, or by the Scottish Parliament and Government? How Scotland should be governed
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Do you think the main decisions on justice and policing in Scotland are currently made by the UK Parliament and Government, or by the Scottish Parliament and Government? How Scotland should be governed
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Do you think the main decisions on Health and Social services (including NHS) in Scotland are currently made by the UK Parliament and Government, or by the Scottish Parliament and Government? How Scotland should be governed
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Do you think the main decisions on education and schools in Scotland are currently made by the UK Parliament and Government, or by the Scottish Parliament and Government? How Scotland should be governed
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Do you think the main decisions on environmental policy in Scotland are currently made by the UK Parliament and Government, or by the Scottish Parliament and Government? How Scotland should be governed
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Thinking about the current devolution settlement, do you think the Scottish Parliament has too much or not enough decision-making powers? How Scotland should be governed
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If an independent Scotland voted to rejoin the EU in a second referendum, how long afterwards would you expect the process of becoming an EU member to take? The Scottish independence referendum
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If Scotland voted to become independent in a second referendum, how long afterwards would you expect the process of becoming independent to take? The Scottish independence referendum
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If Scotland became an independent country, how likely or unlikely do you think would be that Scotland becomes a republic? The Scottish independence referendum
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If Scotland became an independent country, how likely or unlikely do you think would be that Scotland has a regulated border with England, imposing regulations on movement of people and trade? The Scottish independence referendum
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If Scotland became an independent country, how likely or unlikely do you think would be that Scotland rejoins the European Union as a member? The Scottish independence referendum
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If Scotland became an independent country, how likely or unlikely do you think would be that Scotland establishes its own independent currency? The Scottish independence referendum
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If Scotland became an independent country, how likely or unlikely do you think would be that Scotland adopts the Euro as its currency? The Scottish independence referendum
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If Scotland became an independent country, how likely or unlikely do you think would be that Scotland keeps the Pound Sterling as its currency? The Scottish independence referendum
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If Scotland became an independent country, would you prefer Scotland has a regulated border with England, imposing regulations on movement of people and trade OR Scotland had an open border with England, with a deal on free trade and customs? The Scottish independence referendum
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If Scotland became an independent country, would you prefer that Scotland rejoined the EU or Scotland remained outside the EU? The Scottish independence referendum
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If Scotland became an independent country do you think Scotland should continue as a monarchy or become a republic? Expectations of constitutional change How Scotland should be governed Policy issues
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If Scotland became an independent country, would you prefer if Scotland keeps the pound sterling as its currency, adopts the Euro, or adopts a new independent currency? The Scottish independence referendum
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If Scotland became an independent country, would you expect how easy or difficult it is for companies to do business across the Scottish/UK border to get better or worse, if at all? The Scottish independence referendum
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If Scotland became an independent country, would you expect how easy or difficult it is for people to visit friends and family across the Scottish/UK border to get better or worse, if at all? The Scottish independence referendum
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If Scotland became an independent country, would you expect Scotland’s environmental and climate issues to get better or worse, if at all? The Scottish independence referendum
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If Scotland became an independent country, would you expect tax rates in Scotland to get better or worse, if at all? The Scottish independence referendum
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If Scotland became an independent country, would you expect immigration into Scotland to get better or worse, if at all? The Scottish independence referendum
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If Scotland became an independent country, would you expect Scotland’s defence and security to get better or worse, if at all? The Scottish independence referendum
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If Scotland became an independent country, would you expect Scotland’s healthcare system to get better or worse, if at all? The Scottish independence referendum
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If Scotland became an independent country, would you expect your personal finances to get better or worse, if at all? The Scottish independence referendum
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If Scotland became an independent country, would you expect the state of the rest of the UK’s economy to get better or worse, if at all? The Scottish independence referendum
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If Scotland became an independent country, would you expect the state of Scotland’s economy to get better or worse, if at all? The Scottish independence referendum
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How acceptable would you find Scotland remaining within the UK and with the current devolution settlement? Perceptions of government & the Union
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How acceptable would you find Scotland remaining within the UK and receives more devolved powers from the UK Government? Perceptions of government & the Union
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How acceptable would you find Scotland becoming a fully independent country with a close relationship to the UK? Perceptions of government & the Union
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How acceptable would you find Scotland becoming a fully independent country with a distant relationship to the UK? Perceptions of government & the Union
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When thinking about the outcome of the EU referendum, which makes you feel more Scottish, more British, or equally Scottish and British? National identity and cultural issues
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When thinking about the Scottish Government, which makes you feel more Scottish, more British, or equally Scottish and British? National identity and cultural issues
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When thinking about the Westminster Government, which makes you feel more Scottish, more British, or equally Scottish and British? National identity and cultural issues
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When thinking about the Monarchy, which makes you feel more Scottish, more British, or equally Scottish and British? National identity and cultural issues
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When thinking about the BBC, which makes you feel more Scottish, more British, or equally Scottish and British? National identity and cultural issues
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When thinking about the NHS, which makes you feel more Scottish, more British, or equally Scottish and British? National identity and cultural issues
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When thinking about Scotland’s history, which makes you feel more Scottish, more British, or equally Scottish and British? National identity and cultural issues
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When thinking about Britain’s history, which makes you feel more Scottish, more British, or equally Scottish and British? National identity and cultural issues
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When thinking about your local community, which makes you feel more Scottish, more British, or equally Scottish and British? National identity and cultural issues
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When thinking about your family background, which makes you feel more Scottish, more British, or equally Scottish and British? National identity and cultural issues
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When thinking about your political views, which makes you feel more Scottish, more British, or equally Scottish and British? National identity and cultural issues
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When thinking about your personal values, which makes you feel more Scottish, more British, or equally Scottish and British? National identity and cultural issues
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To what extent, if any, do you identify as European? National identity and cultural issues
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To what extent, if any, do you identify as British? National identity and cultural issues
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To what extent, if any, do you identify as Scottish? National identity and cultural issues
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To what extent do you approve or disapprove of Reform UK? Elections, parties & leaders
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To what extent do you approve or disapprove of the Greens? Elections, parties & leaders
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To what extent do you approve or disapprove of the SNP? Elections, parties & leaders
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To what extent do you approve or disapprove of the Liberal Democrats? Elections, parties & leaders
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To what extent do you approve or disapprove of the Labour Party? Elections, parties & leaders
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To what extent do you approve or disapprove of the Conservative Party? Elections, parties & leaders
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Should or should not the Scottish Government be able to hold an independence referendum without the permission of the UK government? The Scottish independence referendum
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When do you think there will be a second referendum on Scottish Independence, if ever? The Scottish independence referendum
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Should SCotland have a second independence referendum – and when? The Scottish independence referendum
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Would you most prefer Scotland to become fully independent with a distant/closer relationship to the UK or Scotland remain in the UK with more devolved powers/the current devolution settlement? How Scotland should be governed
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How would you be likely to use your regional vote in a Scottish Parliament election? (asked since 2021 Scottish Parliament election) Elections, parties & leaders
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How would you use your constituency vote in a Scottish Parliament election? (asked since 2021 Scottish Parliament election) Elections, parties & leaders
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How would you vote in a Scottish independence referendum if held now? (asked after the EU referendum) How Scotland should be governed
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How would you be likely to vote in a UK general election (asked since 2024 general election) Elections, parties & leaders