From the Scottish Social Attitudes Survey 2025: Core module published today:
In 2025, 46% of people trusted the Scottish Government to work in Scotland’s best interests, in line with the 47% reported in 2023. Over the last ten years this has declined from 72% in 2015. Trust in the UK Government to act in Scotland’s best long-term interest remains lower than this at 18%, in line with 21% in 2023.
Is 18% ‘in line’ with 21%?
54% of respondents said that the Scottish Parliament gives Scotland a stronger voice in the UK (7% a weaker voice, 37% making no difference). 49% reported that the Scottish Parliament gives ordinary people more say in how Scotland is governed (5% less say, 43% makes no difference).
As was the case in 2023, respondents in 2025 continued to prefer increasing taxes and spending (45%) or keeping tax and spending at the same level (39%), with a smaller proportion preferring a reduction in taxes and spending (12%).
So, 84% happy with at least current SNP position?
Source: https://www.gov.scot/publications/scottish-social-attitudes-survey-2025-core-module/
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most folk I talk to agree with the tax position and when they don’t it’s easily explained how much better off they still are paying higher taxes when down south they would have the added burden of £1k per annum extra council tax and at least £500 pcm on a mortgage given average house prices are at least £100k higher.
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