Independence polls

The SNP’s independence push: navigating public opinion

Author / Creator: Stephanie Luke

Media type: Article

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Stephanie Luke analyses UK in a Changing Europe’s latest polling by Redfield & Wilton. She highlights that the SNP will struggle to keep the Westminster seats it currently holds if the party focuses too much time on independence alone.


Independence is not Going Away: The Importance of Education and Birth Cohorts

Author / Creator: Lindsay Patterson

Media type: Article

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Support for Scottish independence has remained stable since the change in the leadership of the
Scottish National Party in March 2023, despite the fall in support for the party.


Scotland - Statistics & Facts

Author / Creator: D. Clark

Media type: Article

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Scotland is the second-largest country in the United Kingdom and has a population of approximately 5.48 million. With a population density of just 70 people per square kilometer, Scotland is also the most sparsely populated country in the UK.

The number of recorded crimes in Scotland has declined substantially in recent years, falling from almost 512,000 crimes in 2004/05 to around 289,000 in 2022/23.


How Brexit shapes people's views on Scottish independence

Author / Creator: John Curtice

Media type: web page

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A review of polls at January 2021 shows increasing support for independence, possibly due to Brexit.