Public trust in the Scottish Government has reached its lowest point since records began, with only 47% of Scots expressing trust in their government's ability to act in their best interests, a sharp decline from 61% in 2019. This significant drop is highlighted in the 2023 Scottish Social Attitudes Survey, which also points to growing dissatisfaction with the management of the National Health Service (NHS) in Scotland.
The survey's findings come amid increasing public concern over healthcare and governance, prompting First Minister John Swinney to acknowledge the need for the Scottish National Party (SNP) to listen more closely to the electorate. This decline in trust marks a challenging period for the SNP, which has faced criticism over its handling of various domestic issues.
The results underscore a pressing need for the Scottish Government to address public concerns and restore confidence in its leadership.
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This news really doesn't surprise me at all. It's been clear for a while now that the SNP's focus on independence above everything else has led to neglect in key areas, especially healthcare. Honestly, it's about time more Scots started seeing the cracks in the SNP's governance. Maybe this will finally get people thinking about the benefits of staying in the Union, where we can tackle these issues together, rather than obsessing over division. It's crucial now more than ever for the Scottish Government to realign its priorities and remember they're supposed to serve the best interests of all Scots, not just push for independence at any cost.
It's clear we need to rally behind the SNP now more than ever to get through this rough patch and keep fighting for Scotland's best interests.
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Trust in Scottish government at an all time low
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Since the dawn of devolution in 1999, the Scottish Social Attitudes Survey has in almost every year quizzed a representative sample of the Scottish public ... with trust in the SNP government at a record low it’s clear we need change in Scotland ...
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Trust in Scottish Government falls to lowest level recorded by survey
Results from the 2023 survey show the percentage who said they trust the Scottish Government “just about always” or “most of the time” fell to 47% – down from 61% in 2019.
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Trust in Scottish Government falls to lowest levels since surveys began
Trust in the Scottish Government’s ability to work in the best interests of Scotland has fallen to the lowest level since a regular survey of public opinion bega.
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