Polish migrants in Scotland: voting behaviours and engagement in the Scottish independence referendum

Emilia Pietka-Nykaza, Derek McGhee

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Abstract

Polish migrants are the largest non-UK born population in Scotland (56,000 in 2012). As EU citizens who are resident in Scotland, they are eligible to vote in the 18 September 2014 referendum on Scottish independence. Using a survey of 245 Polish migrants in Scotland we investigate their level of engagement with the Scottish referendum asking; do Polish migrants vote and where (Poland and/or UK)? Will they take part in the referendum? Will the outcome of the referendum have an impact on their migration or settlement plans in Scotland?
Original languageEnglish
TypeBriefing Paper
Media of outputOnline
PublisherUniversity of Southampton
Number of pages4
Place of PublicationSouthampton
Publication statusPublished - Aug 2014
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameBriefing
PublisherESRC Centre for Population Change
No.20

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