The Union Survey
@theunionsurvey.bsky.social
The Union Survey is a long-running, 360° survey of constitutional attitudes in each of the UK’s four component parts.
Led by Profs Ailsa Henderson (@ailsahenderson.bsky.social) and Richard Wyn Jones (@richardwynjones.bsky.social).
Led by Profs Ailsa Henderson (@ailsahenderson.bsky.social) and Richard Wyn Jones (@richardwynjones.bsky.social).
Great to join @ailsahenderson.bsky.social and other @scotvoting.bsky.social colleagues at Scottish Politics conference.
May 12, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Great to join @ailsahenderson.bsky.social and other @scotvoting.bsky.social colleagues at Scottish Politics conference.
"The second point to note is that with the sole exception of 2020, English devolution as championed by the current government is always the least popular option for English governance across the electorate as a whole."
The Shameful Conquest of England, p. 23
www.theunionsurvey.com/reports
The Shameful Conquest of England, p. 23
www.theunionsurvey.com/reports
May 9, 2025 at 11:39 AM
"The second point to note is that with the sole exception of 2020, English devolution as championed by the current government is always the least popular option for English governance across the electorate as a whole."
The Shameful Conquest of England, p. 23
www.theunionsurvey.com/reports
The Shameful Conquest of England, p. 23
www.theunionsurvey.com/reports
Supporters of most other parties lean in favour of thinking that Reform speaks for the interests of England over those of the UK as a whole. But its own supporters think that the reverse is true.
May 1, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Supporters of most other parties lean in favour of thinking that Reform speaks for the interests of England over those of the UK as a whole. But its own supporters think that the reverse is true.
51% of English voters think that the Scottish Parliament should control the majority of taxes raised in Scotland (50% for NI Assembly, 48% for Senedd Cymru). Majorities would exclude Welsh, Northern Irish and Scottish MPs from voting on England-only legislation.
![Chart setting out attitudes of English voters think on constitutional questions.
[The devolved legislature] should be given control over.
majority of taxes raised in devolved territory (NI) 50 (S) 51 (W) 48
Levels of public spending in [devolved territory] should be
reduced to the levels in the rest of the UK (NI) 38 (S) 41 (W) 39
MPs from [devolved territory] should be prevented from
voting on laws that apply only to England (NI) 56 (S) 61 (W) 56
No MP from [devolved territory] should ever be a member
of the UK government (NI) 18 (S) 17 (W) 17](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:5tyy5fwvhu4lgw4nfg256kvp/bafkreiai6bqtdwoaodu32c4iwom7rnewswin6t3vy4ekgwujfxuqwt6ksu@jpeg)
May 1, 2025 at 8:40 AM
51% of English voters think that the Scottish Parliament should control the majority of taxes raised in Scotland (50% for NI Assembly, 48% for Senedd Cymru). Majorities would exclude Welsh, Northern Irish and Scottish MPs from voting on England-only legislation.
Some of the most interesting findings from the most recent edition of the Future of England Survey involved how supporters of different parties prioritise their different identities. Here are the top three for each of the main parties in England.
April 29, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Some of the most interesting findings from the most recent edition of the Future of England Survey involved how supporters of different parties prioritise their different identities. Here are the top three for each of the main parties in England.
83% of English Labour voters think the UK was wrong to leave the EU. 37% of English Tories agree with them.
April 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM
83% of English Labour voters think the UK was wrong to leave the EU. 37% of English Tories agree with them.
Almost twice as many English Reform voters says 'English' best describes their nationality as say 'British' does. The reverse is true for Labour.
Full report and data at: www.theunionsurvey.com
Full report and data at: www.theunionsurvey.com
April 24, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Almost twice as many English Reform voters says 'English' best describes their nationality as say 'British' does. The reverse is true for Labour.
Full report and data at: www.theunionsurvey.com
Full report and data at: www.theunionsurvey.com
Lots of interesting findings in today's report, such as this gem on top three identities by party affiliation.
More at: www.theunionsurvey.com
More at: www.theunionsurvey.com
April 23, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Lots of interesting findings in today's report, such as this gem on top three identities by party affiliation.
More at: www.theunionsurvey.com
More at: www.theunionsurvey.com
Can devolution be meaningful in England without addressing the central control of the Treasury, without addressing the overall architecture of English governance and reforming local government?
November 14, 2024 at 5:25 PM
Can devolution be meaningful in England without addressing the central control of the Treasury, without addressing the overall architecture of English governance and reforming local government?
"The background to current debates about devolution is the total destruction of the local democratic state within my lifetime." says @jydenham.bsky.social
November 14, 2024 at 5:18 PM
"The background to current debates about devolution is the total destruction of the local democratic state within my lifetime." says @jydenham.bsky.social
Keir Starmer has made some quite radical comments about the question of decentralisation, says @jydenham.bsky.social .
November 14, 2024 at 5:13 PM
Keir Starmer has made some quite radical comments about the question of decentralisation, says @jydenham.bsky.social .
Debates over the future of devolution in NI are intimately tied to attitudes to reunificatio, says Prof John Garry.
November 14, 2024 at 4:59 PM
Debates over the future of devolution in NI are intimately tied to attitudes to reunificatio, says Prof John Garry.
Labour voters go everywhere NOT just to Reform. Labour appears to be (finally) paying the cost of the governing in Wales, notably the Vaughan Gething affair and speed limits.
November 14, 2024 at 4:46 PM
Labour voters go everywhere NOT just to Reform. Labour appears to be (finally) paying the cost of the governing in Wales, notably the Vaughan Gething affair and speed limits.
Labour vote declines in Wales to its worst result when forming a UK administration. Plaid and Reform have very strong results. Truly dreadful result for the Conservatives.
November 14, 2024 at 4:43 PM
Labour vote declines in Wales to its worst result when forming a UK administration. Plaid and Reform have very strong results. Truly dreadful result for the Conservatives.
Analysis of consistency (of Labour success) rather than change is key in Wales, says @richardwynjones.bsky.social
November 14, 2024 at 4:40 PM
Analysis of consistency (of Labour success) rather than change is key in Wales, says @richardwynjones.bsky.social
English Labour voters are most convinced that the Union will break up of all voters in England, says @ailsahenderson.bsky.social
November 14, 2024 at 4:38 PM
English Labour voters are most convinced that the Union will break up of all voters in England, says @ailsahenderson.bsky.social
Labour also has the most diverse range of constitutional views among its supporters.
November 14, 2024 at 4:31 PM
Labour also has the most diverse range of constitutional views among its supporters.
Labour has a 'problem of success' with many tactical votes for Labour and a very wide right-left range in its support base.
November 14, 2024 at 4:29 PM
Labour has a 'problem of success' with many tactical votes for Labour and a very wide right-left range in its support base.
Scotland functioned as a particular efficient 'Conservative-removal machine' with Scottish voters realigning to two, rather than three, party races.
November 14, 2024 at 4:26 PM
Scotland functioned as a particular efficient 'Conservative-removal machine' with Scottish voters realigning to two, rather than three, party races.
However, pro indy voters particularly focused on getting rid of the Tories in 2024.
November 14, 2024 at 4:23 PM
However, pro indy voters particularly focused on getting rid of the Tories in 2024.
Politics divided along constitutional lines since 2014, with party's support tied to their position.
November 14, 2024 at 4:21 PM
Politics divided along constitutional lines since 2014, with party's support tied to their position.
Great turnout for this evening's event on territorial agenda across the UK following the election. @ailsahenderson.bsky.social kicks off with the view from Scotland.
November 14, 2024 at 4:18 PM
Great turnout for this evening's event on territorial agenda across the UK following the election. @ailsahenderson.bsky.social kicks off with the view from Scotland.