Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker - May 2024
Latest in the Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker series reveals a mixed picture of public opinion of the Economy.
The latest survey from the Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker series reveals that healthcare and the cost of living are at the forefront of Scottish voters' minds as they get ready to decide how to cast their votes in July.
Latest findings from the series show the top two issues for voters in Scotland are:
one in two Scots (52%) cite healthcare and the NHS
two in five (40%) the cost of living and inflation is a key issue.
A host of other issues remain important to Scots, including poverty/inequality, trust in politics, the economy, and housing, which are regularly selected as top issues facing Scotland by upwards of 15% or more of Scots. However, there are notable changes in prioritisation among these issues, with emphasis on trust in politics rising two percentage points to 18% and emphasis on the economy falling two percentage points to 17%.
The constitution and devolution is reported as a top issue by only 7% of Scots in the latest figures for May 2024.
Read more:
Press release: Health Care and Cost of Living Top Priorities for Scots ahead of General Election.
David Gow’s blog: Shaking off our misery?
Catriona Matheson’s blog: People’s priorities laid our for politicians.
Watch the event recording here.