Final Serial Number
Respondent Serial Number
Selection weight (including capping)
Combined main study weight (capped selection plus capped demographic weights)
Combined main study weight (capped selection plus uncapped demographic weights)
Combined CSES weight (capped selection weight plus demographic weighting)
A1: Most important issue
Best party on most important issue
A3 How interested would you say you are in politics? Would you say you are...
Politicians don't care what people like me think
It is often difficult for me to understand what is going on in government and po
People like me have no say in what government does.
The main political parties in Britain don't offer voters real choices in electio
Parties and politicians in the UK are more concerned with fighting each other th
Politicians look out for the people they represent, rather than their own intere
Politicians ignore the issues I really care about
B1 Talking with people about the general election on May 7th, we have found that
B2 Which party did you vote for in the general election?
General election vote: (other)
B4 If you had voted, which party would you probably have voted for?
Would have voted for: (other)
B5 How did you cast your vote in the general election on May 7th?
b06:The party had the best policies/ policies that matched my requirements:B06 P
b06:The party had the best leader/ like their leader:B06 People give different r
b06:I really preferred another party but it stood no chance of winning in my con
b06:I voted tactically:B06 People give different reasons why they vote for one p
b06:I always vote for that party:B06 People give different reasons why they vote
b06:Protest vote:B06 People give different reasons why they vote for one party r
b06:Influenced by relative/ spouse:B06 People give different reasons why they vo
b06:This party is the lesser of the two evils/best of the bunch:B06 People give
b06:Good track record/ doing well/ trust them:B06 People give different reasons
b06:Dislike other main party/parties / distrust other parties:B06 People give di
b06:The country needs a change/needed a change/ need a new party/ fresh look/ sh
b06:For historic reasons/tradition:B06 People give different reasons why they vo
b06:This party will do a better job than others:B06 People give different reason
b06:Have more confidence/trust in them:B06 People give different reasons why the
b06:Good/like local candidate/MP:B06 People give different reasons why they vote
b06:Party represents the working class:B06 People give different reasons why the
b06:Experience/past performance:B06 People give different reasons why they vote
b06:Other:B06 People give different reasons why they vote for one party rather t
b06:Don't know:B06 People give different reasons why they vote for one party rat
b06:Not stated:B06 People give different reasons why they vote for one party rat
B7 Did you care which party won the recent general election?
b08:Partner/Spouse:B8 Thinking back to the day of the elections on May 7th, did
b08:Other Family Member:B8 Thinking back to the day of the elections on May 7th,
b08:Friend:B8 Thinking back to the day of the elections on May 7th, did any of t
b08:Work Colleague or Neighbour:B8 Thinking back to the day of the elections on
b08:Someone else:B8 Thinking back to the day of the elections on May 7th, did an
b08:No, none:B8 Thinking back to the day of the elections on May 7th, did any of
b08:Don't know:B8 Thinking back to the day of the elections on May 7th, did any
b08:Not stated:B8 Thinking back to the day of the elections on May 7th, did any
B9 Thinking back to the referendum on Scottish independence held in September 20
B10 Did you manage to vote in the local elections that were held on May 7th this
B11 Which party did you vote for in the local election on 7th of May?
B11: local election voted other
Conservatives look after interests of black people and Asians
Conservatives look after interests of trade unions
Conservatives look after interests of middle class
Conservatives look after interests of big business
Conservatives look after interests of working class
Conservatives look after interests of unemployed
Labour look after interests of black people and Asians
Labour look after interests of trade unions
Labour look after interests of middle class
Labour look after interests of big business
Labour look after interests of working class
Labour look after interests of unemployed
b14:Black people and Asians:B14 And which, if any, of these groups do you think
b14:Middle class people:B14 And which, if any, of these groups do you think the
b14:Working class people:B14 And which, if any, of these groups do you think the
b14:People who are unemployed or on benefits:B14 And which, if any, of these gro
b14:None of these:B14 And which, if any, of these groups do you think the Libera
b14:Don't know:B14 And which, if any, of these groups do you think the Liberal D
b14:Not stated:B14 And which, if any, of these groups do you think the Liberal D
b15:Black people and Asians:B15 And which, if any, of these groups do you think
b15:Middle class people:B15 And which, if any, of these groups do you think the
b15:Working class people:B15 And which, if any, of these groups do you think the
b15:People who are unemployed or on benefits:B15 And which, if any, of these gro
b15:None of these:B15 And which, if any, of these groups do you think the UKIP l
b15:Don't know:B15 And which, if any, of these groups do you think the UKIP look
b15:Not stated:B15 And which, if any, of these groups do you think the UKIP look
b16:Black people and Asians:B16 And which, if any, of these groups do you think
b16:Middle class people:B16 And which, if any, of these groups do you think the
b16:Working class people:B16 And which, if any, of these groups do you think the
b16:People who are unemployed or on benefits:B16 And which, if any, of these gro
b16:None of these:B16 And which, if any, of these groups do you think the Green
b16:Don't know:B16 And which, if any, of these groups do you think the Green Par
b16:Not stated:B16 And which, if any, of these groups do you think the Green Par
b17:Black people and Asians:B17 And which, if any, of these groups do you think
b17:Middle class people:B17 And which, if any, of these groups do you think the
b17:Working class people:B17 And which, if any, of these groups do you think the
b17:People who are unemployed or on benefits:B17 And which, if any, of these gro
b17:None of these:B17 And which, if any, of these groups do you think the Scotti
b17:Don't know:B17 And which, if any, of these groups do you think the Scottish
b17:Not stated:B17 And which, if any, of these groups do you think the Scottish
b18:Black people and Asians:B18 And which, if any, of these groups do you think
b18:Middle class people:B18 And which, if any, of these groups do you think the
b18:Working class people:B18 And which, if any, of these groups do you think the
b18:People who are unemployed or on benefits:B18 And which, if any, of these gro
b18:None of these:B18 And which, if any, of these groups do you think the Plaid
b18:Don't know:B18 And which, if any, of these groups do you think the Plaid Cym
b18:Not stated:B18 And which, if any, of these groups do you think the Plaid Cym
C1 How interested were you in the general election that was held on May 7th this
Going to vote is a lot of effort
I feel a sense of satisfaction when I vote
Most people around here usually vote in general elections.
It is every citizen's duty to vote in an election
Most of my friends and family think that voting is a waste of time.
D1 Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as Labour, Conservative, Liberal
D01: party ID other
D2 Do you generally think of yourself as a little closer to one of the parties t
D3 Which party is that?
D4 Would you call yourself very strong supporter of the party, fairly strong or
Ordinary working people get their fair share of the nation's wealth
There is one law for the rich and one for the poor
Young people today don't have enough respect for traditional British values
Censorship of films and magazines is necessary to uphold moral standards
There is no need for strong trade unions to protect employees' working condition
Private enterprise is the best way to solve Britain's economic problems
Major public services and industries ought to be in state ownership
It is the government's responsibility to provide a job for everyone who wants on
People should be allowed to organise public meetings to protest against the gove
People in Britain should be more tolerant of those who lead unconventional lives
E1 In politics people sometimes talk of left and right. Where would you place yo
Tax/spend: Yourself
Tax/spend: Conservative Party
Tax/spend: Labour Party
Tax/spend: Liberal Democrats
Tax/spend: UKIP
Tax/spend: Green Party
Tax/spend: SNP
Tax/spend: Plaid Cymru
H1 Thinking now about the environment - what in your opinion should have priorit
Like leader: Miliband
Like leader: Cameron
Like leader: Clegg
Like leader: Bennett
Like leader: Farage
Like leader: Sturgeon
Like leader: Wood
Too many immigrants let into this country
Strength of opinion about immigrants
J1 Do you think immigration is good or bad for Britain's economy?
Better/worse: NHS
Importance of putting money into NHS
Higher/lower: cost of living
Better/worse: education quality
Responsible for GB debt: Conservatives in last UK Government
Responsible for GB debt: Lib Dem in last UK Government
Responsible for GB debt: The previous UK Labour government
Responsible for GB debt: British banks
Responsible for GB debt: Global financial institutions
Responsible for GB debt: Trade unions
Responsible for GB debt: The European Union
Responsible for GB debt: Other
Responsible for GB debt: None of these
Responsible for GB debt: Don't know
Responsible for GB debt: Not stated
K1 How much attention do you generally pay to politics?
K2 Do you regularly read about politics or current affairs in one or more newspa
K3 In which newspaper do you read about politics or current affairs in most ofte
K4 On a typical day, how much time do you spend watching television news or prog
K5 On an average day, how much time do you spend using the internet for news abo
K6 Do you use Twitter?
K8 Do you use Facebook?
K11 Thinking again of the recent general election, did a canvasser from any part
k12:Labour:K12 Which party or parties did the canvasser(s) who called at home du
k12:Conservatives:K12 Which party or parties did the canvasser(s) who called at
k12:Liberal Democrats:K12 Which party or parties did the canvasser(s) who called
k12:Scottish National Party (SNP):K12 Which party or parties did the canvasser(s
k12:Plaid Cymru:K12 Which party or parties did the canvasser(s) who called at ho
k12:Green Party:K12 Which party or parties did the canvasser(s) who called at ho
k12:United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP):K12 Which party or parties did the
k12:British National Party (BNP):K12 Which party or parties did the canvasser(s)
k12:Other:K12 Which party or parties did the canvasser(s) who called at home dur
K12: canvasser other party
k12:Don't know:K12 Which party or parties did the canvasser(s) who called at hom
k12:Not stated:K12 Which party or parties did the canvasser(s) who called at hom
K13 Did any of the political parties contact you during the recent election camp
k14_1:Telephone call:K14_1 In what other way and by which party you were contact
k14_1:Leaflets/ other material to home:K14_1 In what other way and by which part
k14_1:Email or text message:K14_1 In what other way and by which party you were
k14_1:Contact in the street:K14_1 In what other way and by which party you were
k14_1:Twitter, Facebook or other social media:K14_1 In what other way and by whi
k14_1:Not stated:K14_1 In what other way and by which party you were contacted?
k14_2:Telephone call:K14_2 In what other way and by which party you were contact
k14_2:Leaflets/ other material to home:K14_2 In what other way and by which part
k14_2:Email or text message:K14_2 In what other way and by which party you were
k14_2:Contact in the street:K14_2 In what other way and by which party you were
k14_2:Twitter, Facebook or other social media:K14_2 In what other way and by whi
k14_2:Not stated:K14_2 In what other way and by which party you were contacted?
k14_3:Telephone call:K14_3 In what other way and by which party you were contact
k14_3:Leaflets/ other material to home:K14_3 In what other way and by which part
k14_3:Email or text message:K14_3 In what other way and by which party you were
k14_3:Contact in the street:K14_3 In what other way and by which party you were
k14_3:Twitter, Facebook or other social media:K14_3 In what other way and by whi
k14_3:Not stated:K14_3 In what other way and by which party you were contacted?
k14_4:Telephone call:K14_4 In what other way and by which party you were contact
k14_4:Leaflets/ other material to home:K14_4 In what other way and by which part
k14_4:Email or text message:K14_4 In what other way and by which party you were
k14_4:Contact in the street:K14_4 In what other way and by which party you were
k14_4:Twitter, Facebook or other social media:K14_4 In what other way and by whi
k14_4:Not stated:K14_4 In what other way and by which party you were contacted?
k14_5:Telephone call:K14_5 In what other way and by which party you were contact
k14_5:Leaflets/ other material to home:K14_5 In what other way and by which part
k14_5:Email or text message:K14_5 In what other way and by which party you were
k14_5:Contact in the street:K14_5 In what other way and by which party you were
k14_5:Twitter, Facebook or other social media:K14_5 In what other way and by whi
k14_5:Not stated:K14_5 In what other way and by which party you were contacted?
k14_6:Telephone call:K14_6 In what other way and by which party you were contact
k14_6:Leaflets/ other material to home:K14_6 In what other way and by which part
k14_6:Email or text message:K14_6 In what other way and by which party you were
k14_6:Contact in the street:K14_6 In what other way and by which party you were
k14_6:Twitter, Facebook or other social media:K14_6 In what other way and by whi
k14_6:Not stated:K14_6 In what other way and by which party you were contacted?
k14_7:Telephone call:K14_7 In what other way and by which party you were contact
k14_7:Leaflets/ other material to home:K14_7 In what other way and by which part
k14_7:Email or text message:K14_7 In what other way and by which party you were
k14_7:Contact in the street:K14_7 In what other way and by which party you were
k14_7:Twitter, Facebook or other social media:K14_7 In what other way and by whi
k14_7:Not stated:K14_7 In what other way and by which party you were contacted?
k14_8:Telephone call:K14_8 In what other way and by which party you were contact
k14_8:Leaflets/ other material to home:K14_8 In what other way and by which part
k14_8:Email or text message:K14_8 In what other way and by which party you were
k14_8:Contact in the street:K14_8 In what other way and by which party you were
k14_8:Twitter, Facebook or other social media:K14_8 In what other way and by whi
k14_8:Not stated:K14_8 In what other way and by which party you were contacted?
L1 Now a few questions about economic conditions. How does the financial situati
L2 How do you think the financial situation of your household will change over t
L3 How do you think the general economic situation in this country will develop
L4 How do you think the general economic situation in this country has changed o
l05:Conservatives in last UK Government:L5 And, who do you think that is the res
l05:Liberal Democrats in last UK government:L5 And, who do you think that is the
l05:The last Labour UK government:L5 And, who do you think that is the result of
l05:The Scottish government:L5 And, who do you think that is the result of?
l05:The Welsh government:L5 And, who do you think that is the result of?
l05:None of these:L5 And, who do you think that is the result of?
l05:Don't know:L5 And, who do you think that is the result of?
l05:Not stated:L5 And, who do you think that is the result of?
L7 How necessary do you think it is for the UK Government to eliminate the defic
Redistribution: self
M1 On the whole, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the way that democracy w
N1: party of MP
N1: party of MP (other)
N2 Would you say that he/she is upper class, middle class, or working class?
N4a Are you happy to answer the questions yourself, on the laptop?
N3 How much do you trust British politicians generally?
P1 Overall, do you approve or disapprove of Britain's membership in the European
P2 If there was a referendum on Britain's membership of the European Union, how
P3 1) Which of these comes closest to your own views? Britain Should:
P3 2) Which of these comes closest to the Conservative Party's views? Britain Sh
P3 3) Which of these comes closest to the Labour Party's views? Britain Should:
P3 4) Which of these comes closest to the Liberal Democrats' views? Britain Shou
P3 5) Which of these comes closest to UKIP's views? Britain Should:
P3 6) Which of these comes closest to the Green party's views? Britain Should:
P3 7) Which of these comes closest to the SNP's views? Britain Should:
P3 8) Which of these comes closest to Plaid Cymru's views? Britain Should:
p04:Contacted a politician, government or local government official:P4 Thinking
p04:Signed a petition on the Internet:P4 Thinking now about how active you are i
p04:Signed a petition not on the internet:P4 Thinking now about how active you a
p04:Done any work on behalf of a political party or action group:P4 Thinking now
p04:Given any money to a political party, organization or cause:P4 Thinking now
p04:Taken part in a public demonstration:P4 Thinking now about how active you ar
p04:Bought - or refused to buy - any products for political or ethical reasons:P
p04:Gone on strike or taken industrial action:P4 Thinking now about how active y
p04:None of these:P4 Thinking now about how active you are in politics and commu
p04:Don't know:P4 Thinking now about how active you are in politics and communit
p04:Not stated:P4 Thinking now about how active you are in politics and communit
p05:Done any work on behalf of a political party or action group:P5 During the r
p05:Given any money to a political party, organization or cause:P5 During the re
p05:Displayed an election poster:P5 During the recent election campaign, have yo
p05:Listened to or watched a party election broadcast:P5 During the recent elect
p05:Watched any of the leader debates shown on TV before the election:P5 During
p05:Read a campaign leaflet/letter, text message or email from a political party
p05:Tried to persuade somebody which party they should vote for:P5 During the re
p05:None of these:P5 During the recent election campaign, have you done any of t
p05:Don't know:P5 During the recent election campaign, have you done any of the
p05:Not stated:P5 During the recent election campaign, have you done any of the
Keeps promises: Labour
Keeps promises: Conservative
Keeps promises: Liberal Democrats
Keeps promises: SNP
Keeps promises: Plaid Cymru
Q2: Capable strong govt: Conservative
Q2: Capable strong govt: Labour
United/divided: Conservative Party
United/divided: Labour Party
United/divided: Liberal Democrats
Difference between Conservative and Labour
Lib Dems closer to Conservative or Labour
Better to have one party govt or coalition
Gone too far: equality for women
Gone too far: quality for blacks and asians
Difference in incomes between rich and poor since 20 yrs ago
Probability of voting for Conservatives
Probability of voting for Labour
Probability of voting for Liberal Democrats
Probability of voting for UKIP
Probability of voting for Greens
Probability of voting for SNP
Probability of voting for Plaid Cymru
Spend less on defence
Spend less on foreign aid
T2 Do we have to accept limits on privacy and civil liberties in order to fight
Days R discusses politics
Political party member
2010 vote
2010 vote (other)
Should the voting system be changed to allow smaller political parties to get a
Moreno scale: English
Moreno scale: English (other)
Moreno scale: Scottish
Moreno scale: Welsh
W1 Do you ever think of yourself as belonging to any particular class?
Subjective class (other)
Subjective class squeeze
W3 When you were growing up would you say your family was middle class or workin
W8 Thinking back to when you were growing up. Do you know what party your mother
Mother party growing up (other)
W9 And what about your father? What party did your father vote for if he voted?
Father party growing up (other)
W11 Thinking now of trade unions and big business in this country. First, do you
W12 Do you think that big business in this country has too much power, or not?
Working/middle class: Conservative
Working/middle class: Labour
If welfare benefits weren't so generous, people would learn to stand on their ow
The welfare state encourages people to stop helping each other
Many people who get social security don't really deserve any help
Around here, most unemployed people could find a job if they really wanted one
Knowledge: Polling stations close at 10.00pm on election day.
Knowledge: No-one may stand for parliament unless they pay a deposit?
Knowledge: Only taxpayers are allowed to vote in a general election.
Knowledge: The Liberal Democrats favour a system of proportional representation
Knowledge: MPs from different parties are on parliamentary committees?
Knowledge: The number of members of parliament is about 100?
Income - gross household
Main source of income
Y3 Which of these best describes where you live?
Dependents: pre-school children
Dependents: school children
Dependents: Sick, disabled or elderly
Dependents: None of the above
Dependents: Don't know
Dependents: Not stated
Y5 Did you ever go to a private fee-paying school in Britain?
Y6 Do you regard yourself as belonging to any particular religion?
Religious attendance
Trade union/staff association member
Gender
Y11 Please choose one option that best describes your ethnic group or background
Y12A Do you have any educational or work-related qualifications?
Y13A What is the highest qualification you have?
Working status
Y17A Have you been unemployed for less than 1 year or longer than that?
Y18 Have you ever had a paid job at all, apart from any casual or holiday work?
Y18A Were you an employee or self employed?
Y22 In your job, do/did you have any formal responsibility for supervising the w
Y23 How many people work(ed) for your employer at the place where you work(ed)?
Y24 Are/Were you working on your own or do/did you have employees?
Y25 How many people do/did you employ at the place where you work(ed)?
Marital Status
Y27 What best describes what your spouse or partner does, or what they did last
Thinking back to when you were 16, who was Chief Income Earner (that is the pers
Parent class
Y45 Finally, as far as you know, is your name on the electoral register, that is
Y47 We are also conducting a short self-completion survey, and we would be very
y48:No-one else present:Y48 Who else was present during interview?
y48:Respondent's partner/husband/wife:Y48 Who else was present during interview?
y48:Respondent's son/daughter:Y48 Who else was present during interview?
y48:Other adult living in household:Y48 Who else was present during interview?
y48:Other young person living in household:Y48 Who else was present during inter
y48:Other adult/young person not living in household:Y48 Who else was present du
y48:Not stated:Y48 Who else was present during interview?
Follow up - online/offline
Left/right: Conservatives
Left/right: Labour
Left/right: Liberal Democrats
Left/right: UKIP
Left/right: Greens
Left/right: SNP
Left/right: PC
Redistribution: Conservatives
Redistribution: Labour
Redistribution: Liberal Democrats
Redistribution: UKIP
Redistribution: Greens
Redistribution: SNP
Redistribution: Plaid Cymru
Like/dislike: Conservatives
Like/dislike: Labour
Like/dislike: Liberal Democrats
Like/dislike: UKIP
Like/dislike: Greens
Like/dislike: SNP
Like/dislike: Plaid Cymru
Votes are counted fairly
Journalists provide fair coverage of elections
Elections officials are fair
Rich people buy elections
Voters are offered a genuine choice at the ballot box
EU unification: Self
EU unification: Conservatives
EU unification: Labour
EU unification: Liberal Democrats
EU unification: UKIP
EU unification: Greens
EU unification: SNP
EU unification: PC
CSES_Q7a Thinking about public expenditure on HEALTH, should there be much more
CSES_Q7b Thinking about public expenditure on EDUCATION, should there be much mo
CSES_Q7c Thinking about public expenditure on UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS, should ther
CSES_Q7d Thinking about public expenditure on DEFENCE, should there be much more
CSES_Q7e Thinking about public expenditure on OLD-AGE PENSIONS, should there be
CSES_Q7f Thinking about public expenditure on BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, should ther
CSES_Q7g Thinking about public expenditure on POLICE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT, should
CSES_Q7h Thinking about public expenditure on WELFARE BENEFITS, should there be
CSES_Q8 Over the next ten years or so, how likely or unlikely is it that you wil
CSES_Q9 Please say to what extent you agree or disagree with the following state
CSES_Q10 Some people say that it doesn't make difference who is in power. Others
CSES_Q11 Some people say that no matter who people vote for, it won't make any d
CSES_Q12 On the whole, are you very satisfied, fairly satisfied, not very satisf
CSES_Q13 Do you usually think of yourself as close to any particular party?
CSES_Q14 Do you feel yourself a little closer to one of the political parties th
CSES_Q15 Which party do you feel closest to?
CSES_Q16 Do you feel very close to this party, somewhat close, or not very close
CSES_Q17 During the campaign, did a party or candidate contact you in person or
CSES_Q17a 1) Did they contact you in any of the following ways? - In person, fac
CSES_Q17a 2) Did they contact you in any of the following ways? - By mail
CSES_Q17a 3) Did they contact you in any of the following ways? - By telephone
CSES_Q17a 4) Did they contact you in any of the following ways? - By text messag
CSES_Q17a 5) Did they contact you in any of the following ways? - By email
CSES_Q17a 6) Did they contact you in any of the following ways? - Through a soci
CSES_Q18 During the campaign, did a friend, family member, neighbour, work colle
CSES_Q18a 1) Did they try to persuade you in any of the following ways? - In per
CSES_Q18a 2) Did they try to persuade you in any of the following ways? - By mai
CSES_Q18a 3) Did they try to persuade you in any of the following ways? - By tel
CSES_Q18a 4) Did they try to persuade you in any of the following ways? - By tex
CSES_Q18a 5) Did they try to persuade you in any of the following ways? - By ema
CSES_Q18a 6) Did they try to persuade you in any of the following ways? - Throug
CSES_Q19 Prior to or during the campaign, did you use the Internet or your mobil
CSES_Q20a Which of these people was the Chancellor of the Exchequer before the r
CSES_Q20b As far as you know, what was the unemployment rate in Britain in April
CSES_Q20c As far as you know, which party came in second in seats in the general
CSES_Q20d As far as you know, who is the current Secretary-General of the United
CSES_Q21 The next question is about your household's income. How likely or unlik
CSES_Q22b Do you or a member of your household own a business, a piece of proper
CSES_Q22c Do you or a member of your household own stocks or bonds?
CSES_Q22d Do you or a member of your household have any savings?
CSES_Q23a If you lost your job, how easy or difficult would it be to find anothe
CSES_Q23b If your spouse/partner lost their job, how easy or difficult would it
Age at last birthday
Stratum label
IMD quintile 1 = most deprived through to 5 = least deprived. While ranking is s
Local Authority Unitary Area code
Local Authority Unitary Area name
Interview length (mins)
Interview finish time/date
Number of calls - 1st issue FINAL
Number of re-issue calls FINAL
Floor of dwelling
Interviewer number - 1st -issue
Interviewer number - re-issue
Press Association Constituency ID
A1_probability
Most important issue category (auto-coded)
Government Office Region
Whether had local elections
Re-issue?
Higher incentive offered
Select dwelling type
Vote validation outcome
NS-SEC occupational classification
NS-SEC occupational classification analytic class