Which Would Be Better? In the UK or in the EU?
18th September 2024
Expectations of constitutional change
Many suggestions have been put forward for how Scotland’s constitutional landscape might change in the future, ranging from full independence to largely retaining the status quo but giving the Scottish Parliament some additional powers.
This section contains questions that ask people what they think the consequences of full independence or more devolution might be, such as what effect the Smith Commission proposals will have, what an independent Scotland would be like, and what effect further devolution would have on the economy.
Many suggestions have been put forward for how Scotland’s constitutional landscape might change in the future, ranging from full independence to largely retaining the status quo but giving the Scottish Parliament some additional powers. This section contains questions that ask people what they think the consequences of full independence or more devolution might be, such as what effect the Smith Commission proposals will have, what an independent Scotland would be like, and what effect further devolution would have on the economy.Popular questions on this topic:
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Do you think Scotland would be better or worse off if independent from the rest of the UK?
9 May 2011 - 21 May 2012, data from Scotland -
How soon do you think Scotland will be independent?
9 January 2015 - 26 March 2020, data from Scotland -
If Scotland became an independent country do you think Scotland should continue as a monarchy or become a republic?
11 March 2021 - 11 September 2024, data from Scotland -
Who should make government decisions for Scotland?
1 June 2010 - 18 March 2020, data from Scotland -
Do you think Scotland will be financially better or worse off as a result of the UK leaving the EU, or will it be much the same?
19 January 2021 - 17 August 2022, data from Scotland -
Do you think Scotland would be financially better or worse off if Scotland became independent from the rest of the UK?
19 January 2021 - 17 August 2022, data from Scotland -
Do you think you personally would be financially better or worse off if Scotland became an independent country?
6 December 2013 - 8 September 2021, data from Scotland -
Who should make the decisions relating to defence and foreign affairs issues for Scotland?
22 June 2009 - 14 June 2012, data from Scotland -
Would Scotland be better off economically as an independent country within the EU or as part of the UK outside the EU?
9 October 2019 - 11 October 2019, data from Scotland -
If Scotland were to become independent, would people have more or less pride in their country?
1 April 2009 - 18 March 2020, data from Scotland
Latest Comment on this topic:
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How Voters View the Economics of Independence
14th February 2022
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Autumn Leaves
7th October 2021
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Is Brexit Fuelling Support for Independence?
3rd November 2020
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Latest questions on this topic:
- Thinking ahead to the next Scottish parliamentary election, which is currently expected in May 2026, what do you think is the most likely outcome?
8 August 2024 - 13 August 2024, data from Scotland - Do you support or oppose a fully independent Scotland outside of the UK?
29 August 2024 - 3 September 2024, data from Scotland - Do you support or oppose abolition of the devolved Scottish parliament and government?
29 August 2024 - 3 September 2024, data from Scotland - Do you support or oppose an autonomous Scottish parliament and government within the UK with powers over everything except defence and foreign affairs
29 August 2024 - 3 September 2024, data from Scotland - Do you support or oppose a devolved Scottish parliament and government with fewer powers than it currently has?
29 August 2024 - 3 September 2024, data from Scotland - Do you support or oppose a devolved Scottish parliament and government with more powers than it currently has?
29 August 2024 - 3 September 2024, data from Scotland
