Full question: And do you think the new UK Labour government led by Keir Starmer understands the issues facing Scotland better or worse than the **current Scottish SNP government led by John Swinney**?

All questions relevant to this website that were asked on the same poll:

• Thinking ahead to the next Scottish parliamentary election, which is currently expected in May 2026, what do you think is the most likely outcome?
• Since the general election, most Scottish MPs are now from the Labour Party. Do you think this has made Scotland’s voice more or less likely to be heard at Westminster?
• Generally speaking, do you think Scotland’s place in the United Kingdom is stronger or weaker under the new Labour government led by Keir Starmer, compared to the previous UK Conservative government led by Rishi Sunak?
• Generally speaking, do you think Scotland is better or worse off under the new Labour government led by Keir Starmer, compared to the previous UK Conservative government led by Rishi Sunak?
• Do you think the new UK Labour government led by Keir Starmer understands the issues facing Scotland better or worse than the current Scottish SNP government led by John Swinney?
• Do you think the new UK Labour government led by Keir Starmer understands the issues facing Scotland better or worse than the previous UK Conservative government led by Rishi Sunak?
• To what extent, if at all, do you think the new UK Labour government led by Keir Starmer understands the issues facing Scotland?
• In principle, do you think there should or should not be a referendum on Scottish independence at some point in the next five years?
• In principle, do you think there should or should not be a referendum on Scottish independence next year?
• How would you vote in a Scottish independence referendum if held now? (asked after the EU referendum)