Poll results: Scotland

If Scotland did become independent, do you think it would be a good or bad idea for Scotland to use the pound in the short-run, with the long-term aim of having its own currency?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 2 September 2021 to 8 September 2021

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If Scotland did become independent, do you think it would be a good or bad idea for Scotland to continue to use the pound in the long-run?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 2 September 2021 to 8 September 2021

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To what extent do you approve or disapprove of the Scottish government’s record to date?

Results from 4 polls, conducted from 11 March 2021 to 8 September 2021

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On a scale of 0-10, where 0 is “strongly against”, and 10 is “strongly in favour” what is your view on whether Scotland should be an independent country?

Results from 2 polls, conducted from 7 May 2021 to 23 August 2021

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If Scotland becomes independent should Scottish taxpayers contribute to the cost of the royal family if the monarch remains head of state in Scotland?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 16 June 2021 to 24 June 2021

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If Scotland becomes independent would you prefer the monarch to remain head of state in Scotland or would you rather Scotland had an elected head of state?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 16 June 2021 to 24 June 2021

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Following the most recent Scottish Parliamentary election, to what extent do you think the result is good or bad for the people of England?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 11 May 2021 to 14 May 2021

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Following the most recent Scottish Parliamentary election, to what extent do you think the result is good or bad for you and your family?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 11 May 2021 to 14 May 2021

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Following the most recent Scottish Parliamentary election, to what extent do you think the result is good or bad for the UK government in Westminster?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 11 May 2021 to 14 May 2021

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Following the most recent Scottish Parliamentary election, to what extent do you think the result is good or bad for the people of Scotland?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 11 May 2021 to 14 May 2021

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Reported probability of voting in a referendum on Scotland leaving the UK (0-10 scale)

Results from 5 polls, conducted from 9 November 2018 to 4 May 2021

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Do you think if Scotland became independent that you would still receive a UK state pension paid for by the UK Government, based on your NI contributions before independence or you would no longer receive a UK state pension paid for by the UK Government, and would instead receive whatever state pension the Scottish Government provided?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 21 April 2021 to 23 April 2021

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To what extent do you agree or disagree that Scotland is only seen to be running a deficit because some costs outside of Scotland, like HS2 and infrastructure spending in the South East, are charged to Scotland?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 21 April 2021 to 23 April 2021

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To what extent do you agree or disagree that Scottish tax revenues are understated because taxes generated by the whisky industry are not properly allocated to Scotland?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 21 April 2021 to 23 April 2021

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To what extent do you agree or disagree that Scottish tax revenues are understated because of Scottish exports leaving via English ports?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 21 April 2021 to 23 April 2021

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To what extent do you agree or disagree an independent Scotland would double the state pension?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 21 April 2021 to 23 April 2021

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To what extent do you agree or disagree that the figures used to calculate Scotland’s deficit (the GERS figures) are made up by Westminster to hide Scotland’s true wealth?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 21 April 2021 to 23 April 2021

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To what extent do you agree or disagree that Scotland’s oil wealth has been squandered by Westminster?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 21 April 2021 to 23 April 2021

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Do you think Scotland sends more to Westminster in taxes than it receives in spending or receives more in spending than it sends in taxes?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 21 April 2021 to 23 April 2021

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Has Brexit made you more or less likely to support independence?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 16 April 2021 to 20 April 2021

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If Scotland were independent, would you support or oppose not re-joining the EU but joining the European Free Trade Agreement with non-EU countries like Switzerland?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 16 April 2021 to 20 April 2021

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If Scotland were independent, would you support or oppose keeping the Queen (or monarch) as Scotland’s head of state?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 16 April 2021 to 20 April 2021

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Would you say Brexit has gone well or badly for Scotland?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 16 April 2021 to 20 April 2021

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How much, if anything, would you say you know about the powers of the Scottish Parliament to change the amount of money it spends on policy areas it has responsibility for?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 31 March 2021 to 31 March 2021

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How much, if anything, would you say you know about the powers of the Scottish Parliament to borrow money to meet spending plans or to meet shortfalls in income tax receipts?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 31 March 2021 to 31 March 2021

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How much, if anything, would you say you know about the powers of the Scottish Parliament to introduce new local taxes in Scotland, such as the Workplace Parking Levy and the Tourist Tax?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 31 March 2021 to 31 March 2021

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How much, if anything, would you say you know about the powers of the Scottish Parliament to make changes to taxes on property, such as Council Tax, Business Rates and Land and Buildings Transaction Tax?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 31 March 2021 to 31 March 2021

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How much, if anything, would you say you know about the powers of the Scottish Parliament to make changes to income tax rates in Scotland?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 31 March 2021 to 31 March 2021

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Do you think Britain should continue to have a monarchy in the future, or become a republic?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 11 March 2021 to 16 March 2021

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Does the performance of other political parties make you more or less likely to support Scottish Independence?

Results from 2 polls, conducted from 4 March 2021 to 10 March 2021

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Does Brexit make you more or less likely to support Scottish Independence?

Results from 2 polls, conducted from 4 March 2021 to 10 March 2021

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Does the Gender Recognition Act debate within the SNP make you more or less likely to support Scottish Independence?

Results from 2 polls, conducted from 4 March 2021 to 10 March 2021

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Does the Scottish Government’s handling of coronavirus make you more or less likely to support Scottish Independence?

Results from 2 polls, conducted from 4 March 2021 to 10 March 2021

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Does the vaccine rollout in Scotland make you more or less likely to support Scottish Independence?

Results from 2 polls, conducted from 4 March 2021 to 10 March 2021

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