This document summarizes the results of a January 2015 Scottish Public Opinion Monitor survey conducted by Ipsos MORI. Key findings include:
- The SNP has a large lead over other parties in voting intention for a UK general election, at 51% compared to 25% for Labour and 13% for the Conservatives.
- First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and Deputy First Minister John Swinney have high satisfaction ratings of 69% and 43% respectively, while satisfaction is lower for UK party leaders.
- Appointment of Jim Murphy as new Scottish Labour leader makes little difference in voting intention for most, with 48% saying it makes no difference and 16% saying it makes them less likely to vote Labour.