If measures are needed to reduce the deficit, do you think it should mainly be reduced by putting up taxes or by reducing public spending?

Fieldwork dates: 6 August 2020 - 10 August 2020
Data from: Scotland
Results from: 1 poll

Results for: If measures are needed to reduce the deficit, do you think it should mainly be reduced by putting up taxes or by reducing public spending?
Fieldwork end date Pollster	10 August 2020 Poll by YouGov
The deficit should mainly be reduced by putting up taxes, not reducing public spending	44%
The deficit should mainly be reduced by reducing public spending, not raising taxes	27%
Don't know	28%

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The deficit should mainly be reduced by putting up taxes, not reducing public spending
The deficit should mainly be reduced by reducing public spending, not raising taxes
Don't know

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The deficit should mainly be reduced by putting up taxes, not reducing public spending
The deficit should mainly be reduced by reducing public spending, not raising taxes
Don't know

Choose third group:

The deficit should mainly be reduced by putting up taxes, not reducing public spending
The deficit should mainly be reduced by reducing public spending, not raising taxes
Don't know

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If measures are needed to be put in place to reduce the deficit, which of the following best fits your view?

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