“Time is on the side” of Scottish nationalists, with half of young Scots saying case for independence is stronger now than in 2014 – Savanta for Scotsman
Half of young Scots say that the case for independence is stronger now than in 2014, compared to just one in four of over 55’s
New findings suggest generational divide between a broadly evenly split public, with 35% saying case for independence is stronger now, compared to 39% who say that it’s weaker
69% of independence supporters at another referendum believe the case is stronger now than in 2014, but 11% say it is weaker, and 14% say there has been no change
Savanta’s most recent poll for Scotsman showed support for independence remained split, with 52% in favour of remaining in the UK and 48% backing independence
Sunday 2 June – Half of young Scots (48%) say that the case for Scottish independence is stronger now than in 2014, compared to just one in four (23%) of over 55’s, in new Scottish opinion polling from Savanta for the Scotsman.
The new findings suggest a strong generational divide between a broadly evenly split public, with 35% of Scots saying the case for independence is stronger now compared to 39% who say that it’s weaker.
69% of independence supporters at another referendum believe the case is stronger now than in 2014, but 11% say it is weaker, and 14% say there has been no change
Savanta’s recent voting intention poll for the Scotsman showed no change to the level of support for independence from previous poll. Support for independence remained split, with 52% in favour of remaining part of the UK and 48% backing independence.
Chris Hopkins, Political Research Director at Savanta says,
“The question of whether the case for independence is stronger or weaker now than in 2014 unsurprisingly divides Scottish opinion. But time is on the side of the pro-independence camp, as half of younger people think the case is stronger, compared to one in four over 55’s.”
“Interestingly, despite no overall movement in how people say they would vote, seven in ten who say they’d vote Yes now think the case for independence is stronger than in 2014, with a significant minority thinking otherwise. The onus continues to be on Scottish Independence campaigners to make sure they’re converting those supportive of their cause.”