18 - 09 - 2024 / Polling
FULL DATA - NEW POLL 10th ANNIVERSARY OF SCOTTISH INDEPENDENCE REFERENDUM
2,059 people took part in the poll, conducted for Progress Scotland by Survation between 10th and 13th of September 2024, to coincide with the 10th anniversary of the Scottish independence Referendum conducted on 18th September 2014.
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A spokesperson for Progress Scotland said:
“This new polling provides a significant insight into how people across Scotland view the UK Labour government.
“Around half of Scots do not agree with the actions of the Labour government and believe it is failing to meet their expectations, according to this poll.
“There is also a significant number of Labour voters who appear unhappy with the new Westminster government after only a matter of weeks.
“Our polling also shows the strength of opposition to the UK government’s decisions to means test winter fuel payments for pensioners is also considerable.”
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“Ten years on from the referendum on Scotland’s independence, public opinion is strongly in favour of new powers being handed to the Scottish Parliament, according to this recent polling.
“Of those who expressed an opinion in this substantial survey, 64% think the Scottish Parliament should have power to tackle the cost of living, 61% favour powers on energy policy going to Holyrood and 55% back immigration and asylum policy being made in Scotland – as opposed to Westminster.
“Perhaps unsurprisingly, after Scotland voted overwhelmingly to remain in the European Union during the Brexit referendum, 57% of those surveyed favour powers on our relations with Europe being handed to the Scottish Parliament.
“Indeed, a substantial majority, 71%, think relations with Europe would be better if Scotland were an independent country.
“Of those surveyed who express an opinion, 52% believe pensions would be better if Scotland were an independent country and 62% back power over pension and retirement policy being devolved to Holyrood today.
“Those surveyed also think issues ranging from human rights to pensions and retirement support would be better in an independent Scotland.
“The findings of this poll give a fascinating insight into Scottish public attitudes towards support for further devolution to the Scottish Parliament and the perceived benefits of independence.”