Fieldwork dates: 20 October 2021 - 26 October 2021
Data from: Scotland
Results from:
1 poll
| Fieldwork end date Pollster |
26 October 2021 Poll by Panelbase |
|---|---|
| It is acceptable for the Royal Family to take sides in the Scottish independence debate, as long as they superficially appear to be remaining neutral | 29% |
| It is not enough for the Royal Family to superficially appear to remain neutral - they have a duty not to take sides in the Scottish independence debate in any way | 52% |
| Don't Know | 19% |
The former Prime Minister David Cameron revealed in a TV interview that he asked the Queen to intervene in the Scottish independence referendum in 2014 by "raising an eyebrow". After his request, the Queen was shown on news bulletins telling a member of the public that voters in the referendum should "think very carefully about the future". Which of the following statements is closest to your view? It is acceptable for the Royal Family to take sides in the Scottish independence debate, as long as they superficially appear to be remaining neutral/ It is not enough for the Royal Family to superficially appear to remain neutral - they have a duty not to take sides in the Scottish independence debate in any way
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