Type of Data: Opinions whether religious belief should be a bar to high political office (4282)
Faith Community: General
Date: 2023, 29-30 March
Geography: United Kingdom
Sample Size: 1633
Population: Adults aged 18 and over
Keywords: First Minister of Scotland, First Minister of Wales, Prime Minister of UK, religion and politics, religious belief bar for high political office, Techne UK, The Express
Collection Method: Combination of telephone (55%) and online (45%) interviews
Collection Agency: Techne UK
Sponsor: The Express
Published Source:
BRIN ID: 4282
Remarks:
The matter arose within the context of the election campaign for a new leader of the Scottish National Party. During the campaign, the conservative Christian views of one of the candidates (Kate Forbes) became known, including her unease about same-sex marriage.
Posted by: Clive D. Field
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