John Curtice

Professor Sir John Curtice (left) and SNP MP and Westminster group leader Stephen Flynn

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John Curtice on whether MPs 'double-jobbing' could affect SNP in 2026 Holyrood vote

John Curtice is a British political scientist and professor of politics at the University of Strathclyde

John Curtice is a British political scientist and professor of politics at the University of Strathclyde

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John Curtice: Scotland, indyref2 and the game of numbers on EU membership

A new poll showed surprising support among Scots for Trump

A new poll showed surprising support among Scots for Trump

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John Curtice responds as poll finds surprising support for Trump in Scotland

John Curtice has given his verdict following a drop in support for Labour

John Curtice has given his verdict following a drop in support for Labour

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John Curtice delivers verdict as poll shows drop in Labour's support in Scotland

Keir Starmer (right) has consistently ruled out a return to the EU

Keir Starmer (right) has consistently ruled out a return to the EU

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John Curtice: Pro-Europeans have 'work to do' to convince voters of EU return

John Curtice said Alex Salmond 'did more than anybody else' to make independence central to the debate about Scotland’s future

John Curtice said Alex Salmond 'did more than anybody else' to make independence central to the debate about Scotland’s future

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John Curtice looks back on Alex Salmond's impact on Scottish independence

Polling expert Professor John Curtice from the University of Strathclyde

Polling expert Professor John Curtice from the University of Strathclyde

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John Curtice issues verdict on who will win 2026 Scottish Parliament elections

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Professor John Curtice praises scenery of new Scottish hometown after move

John Curtice has said Keir Starmer is 'not good at spotting problems before they hit him'

John Curtice has said Keir Starmer is 'not good at spotting problems before they hit him'

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John Curtice gives verdict on Keir Starmer's performance so far

Professor John Curtice said the study showed the impact the Brexit vote has had on attitudes towards independence

Professor John Curtice said the study showed the impact the Brexit vote has had on attitudes towards independence

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Scots believe leaving UK and joining EU is better for country, study shows

Research by Sir John Curtice found those who support independence are more inclusive in nature

Research by Sir John Curtice found those who support independence are more inclusive in nature

Research challenges negative portrayals of Scottish nationalists

Researchers have concluded Scottish independence supporters have a more 'civic' view of nationalism than Brexit backers

Researchers have concluded Scottish independence supporters have a more 'civic' view of nationalism than Brexit backers

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John Curtice: Scottish independence 'different type of nationalism' to Brexit

Professor John Curtice, and shops being boarded up in Northampton on Wednesday amid fears of far-right violence

Professor John Curtice, and shops being boarded up in Northampton on Wednesday amid fears of far-right violence

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John Curtice gives verdict on why far-right riots hit England but not Scotland

Russell Findlay (left) is so far the only name to enter the contest to replace Douglas Ross (right)

Russell Findlay (left) is so far the only name to enter the contest to replace Douglas Ross (right)

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John Curtice delivers verdict on if Scottish Tories should split from UK party

A ballot box is emptied at the Titanic Exhibition Centre, Belfast

A ballot box is emptied at the Titanic Exhibition Centre, Belfast

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John Curtice says UK heading for 'one of the lower turnouts' since WW2

Polling expert professor John Curtice on the BBC election night coverage

Polling expert professor John Curtice on the BBC election night coverage

General Election

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'Not much difference' between Labour and Tory policies, John Curtice says

John Curtice speaks from the BBC's results centre

John Curtice speaks from the BBC's results centre

John Curtice issues exit poll 'health warning' over SNP and Reform predictions

Polling expert professor John Curtice gave his view on 25 years of a devolved Scottish parliament

Polling expert professor John Curtice gave his view on 25 years of a devolved Scottish parliament

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SNP the electoral winners after 25 years of devolution, John Curtice says

John Curtice said Labour have not reached the heights they did ahead of Tony Blair's 1997 victory

John Curtice said Labour have not reached the heights they did ahead of Tony Blair's 1997 victory

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'Not really dramatic': John Curtice gives verdict on Labour's election results

John Curtice has weighed in on the disastrous local elections results for the Tories

John Curtice has weighed in on the disastrous local elections results for the Tories

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‘Worst performance in 40 years’: John Curtice weighs in on local election results

John Curtice has delivered a harsh verdict on Humza Yousaf's resignation

John Curtice has delivered a harsh verdict on Humza Yousaf's resignation

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John Curtice delivers verdict on Humza Yousaf resignation with warning for successor

John Curtice has said Labour suspending a candidate in Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath will not make 'the slightest bit of difference' to them likely winning the seat

John Curtice has said Labour suspending a candidate in Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath will not make 'the slightest bit of difference' to them likely winning the seat

General Election 2024

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John Curtice issues verdict on Labour's chances in key Scottish seat after race row

Top pollster John Curtice joins The National's podcast

Top pollster John Curtice joins The National's podcast

General Election

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Can the SNP galvanise Yes supporters to win the next General Election?

John Curtice gives his verdict on the latest conflicting polls

John Curtice gives his verdict on the latest conflicting polls

General Election

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John Curtice explains what this week's polls really mean for the SNP

Professor Sir John Curtice gives his verdict on a new poll which puts the SNP and Labour neck and neck in the General Election

Professor Sir John Curtice gives his verdict on a new poll which puts the SNP and Labour neck and neck in the General Election

General Election 2024

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John Curtice gives verdict on new Westminster poll putting SNP and Labour level

SNP MP Philippa Whitford speaks to the Holyrood Weekly podcast for its last episode of 2023

SNP MP Philippa Whitford speaks to the Holyrood Weekly podcast for its last episode of 2023

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SNP should have had new leader ready to step up, says Philippa Whitford

John Curtice said support for independence remains high despite division in the SNP

John Curtice said support for independence remains high despite division in the SNP

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John Curtice gives verdict on support for Scottish independence in 2023

Polling expert John Curtice says hopes Rishi Sunak would revive the fortunes of the Tories have not come to fruition

Polling expert John Curtice says hopes Rishi Sunak would revive the fortunes of the Tories have not come to fruition

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John Curtice: Tories ‘fighting on two fronts’ as Rishi Sunak fails to reverse damage

Polling expert Professor John Curtice (left) and Conservative Prime Minister Rishi Sunak

Polling expert Professor John Curtice (left) and Conservative Prime Minister Rishi Sunak

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John Curtice gives verdict on how Rwanda bill may impact General Election

Professor Sir John Curtice gave his verdict on Greens independence 'red line' comments

Professor Sir John Curtice gave his verdict on Greens independence 'red line' comments

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John Curtice: Greens' independence 'red line' comment 'risks' Yes support

Rishi Sunak's decision to scrap HS2 hasn't gone down well with voters, according to a poll

Rishi Sunak's decision to scrap HS2 hasn't gone down well with voters, according to a poll

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New poll shows dissatisfaction with Labour and Tories

John Curtice gave his reaction as Michael Shanks (right) won the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election

John Curtice gave his reaction as Michael Shanks (right) won the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election

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'Uncertain' if Labour have 'sealed the deal' with the electorate, says John Curtice

Professor John Curtice stressed that the seat was already marginal even before the SNP's recent difficulties

Professor John Curtice stressed that the seat was already marginal even before the SNP's recent difficulties

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Rutherglen by-election will reveal Labour's chances in Scotland, says John Curtice

Some in the SNP believe Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater are getting the most out of the governance deal

Some in the SNP believe Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater are getting the most out of the governance deal

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Greens are more popular because of Bute House Agreement, says pollster

Polling guru Professor John Curtice gave his verdict on the SNP and Labour's hopes at the next General Election

Polling guru Professor John Curtice gave his verdict on the SNP and Labour's hopes at the next General Election

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John Curtice gives verdict on SNP and Labour hopes at Holyrood and Westminster

People wave Saltires at a march for Scottish independence

People wave Saltires at a march for Scottish independence

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Scottish Labour and SNP neck and neck as independence support steady in new poll

John Curtice has cast doubt on whether the Bute House Agreement has really caused the SNP that much electoral damage

John Curtice has cast doubt on whether the Bute House Agreement has really caused the SNP that much electoral damage

Bute House Agreement

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John Curtice: Greens deal is not to blame for SNP drop in polls

Curtice says although a chain of events had made matters difficult for the SNP, the leadership contest which caused them the most damage

Curtice says although a chain of events had made matters difficult for the SNP, the leadership contest which caused them the most damage

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John Curtice gives verdict on reason for SNP's slide in political polls

Greg Hands left the studio in stitches with his claim about Thursday's by-elections

Greg Hands left the studio in stitches with his claim about Thursday's by-elections

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Tory chair leaves BBC studio in stitches with by-election claim

Gerry Hassan asks what lessons the Yes movement must learn from 2014

Gerry Hassan asks what lessons the Yes movement must learn from 2014

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The lessons we have to learn from 2014 if the next indyref is to be successful

Keir Starmer's party could face having to do a deal with the SNP or Liberal Democrats, leading pollster Sir John Curtice says

Keir Starmer's party could face having to do a deal with the SNP or Liberal Democrats, leading pollster Sir John Curtice says

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Labour could face independence referendum choice as election majority 'not certain'

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer holds five month old Hazel as he joins party members in Chatham, Kent, where Labour has taken overall control of Medway Council for the first time since 1998

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer holds five month old Hazel as he joins party members in Chatham, Kent, where Labour has taken overall control of Medway Council for the first time since 1998

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Tory losses in local election deepen with 'jury still out' on Labour result

Support for the royal family is at an 'all time low', John Curtice has said

Support for the royal family is at an 'all time low', John Curtice has said

Coronation of King Charles III

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Support for royals at 'all time low' ahead of coronation, John Curtice says

John Curtice says support for independence has remained largely unchanged after the election of the new SNP leader

John Curtice says support for independence has remained largely unchanged after the election of the new SNP leader

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Yes support steady but SNP must hope voters remain loyal, says leading pollster

Polling expert Professor John Curtice weighed in on what happens after the new leader of the SNP is announced

Polling expert Professor John Curtice weighed in on what happens after the new leader of the SNP is announced

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John Curtice says Kate Forbes may still lead Government if Greens back out of deal

John Curtice isn't hopeful for the Union's future

John Curtice isn't hopeful for the Union's future

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John Curtice: The Union is in trouble and indyref2 WILL happen

John Curtice had some advice for the SNP

John Curtice had some advice for the SNP

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Independence will not happen without some cracked eggs

Professor John Curtice said Nicola Sturgeon's resignation was about an internal debate in the SNP

Professor John Curtice said Nicola Sturgeon's resignation was about an internal debate in the SNP

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John Curtice delivers verdict on why Nicola Sturgeon stepped down as First Minister

It seems Gordon Brown is failing to win over his own party - never mind the rest of Scotland

It seems Gordon Brown is failing to win over his own party - never mind the rest of Scotland

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Even Labour won't buy Gordon Brown's 'irrelevant' report - The REAL Scottish Politics

Professor John Curtice said the Yes movement had to change the 'agenda' and start a new debate around independence

Professor John Curtice said the Yes movement had to change the 'agenda' and start a new debate around independence

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John Curtice outlines one thing SNP must do 'above all' to win independence

Professor John Curtice talked to The National about polling showing four in 10 Scots want First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to step down

Professor John Curtice talked to The National about polling showing four in 10 Scots want First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to step down

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John Curtice explains what the latest polls REALLY mean for Nicola Sturgeon

Professor John Curtice said there was a question of what would happen next if the SNP won a de facto referendum

Professor John Curtice said there was a question of what would happen next if the SNP won a de facto referendum

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What the polls tell us about SNP's planned de facto referendum strategy

Polling expert Professor John Curtice spoke to The National about why the UK public were turning against Brexit in record numbers

Polling expert Professor John Curtice spoke to The National about why the UK public were turning against Brexit in record numbers

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Why has the UK public turned against Brexit in record numbers in 2022?

Polling expert Professor John Curtice said Keir Starmer's Labour 'had to give up' on Scottish seats to focus on winning English ones

Polling expert Professor John Curtice said Keir Starmer's Labour 'had to give up' on Scottish seats to focus on winning English ones

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Brexit-backing Labour 'gave up' on Scotland but won't admit it, John Curtice says