2010 Election Special

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CERTAINTY OF VOTING INTENTIONS

The survey asked respondents how sure they were of their voting intentions. 51% say they are “very sure” and 38% are “fairly sure”, leaving just 11% not sure. So most architects seem to have made up their mind even before the election has been called. Of those 51% who are “very sure” of their voting intentions, the voting figures are 34% Conservative, 32% Labour, and 25% Liberal Democrat.

How respondents will vote – all respondents and

those who are ‘very sure’ of their voting intentions

VOTING INTENTIONS BY GENDER

Which political party do you think you would vote for in the General Election?

- analysed by gender

VOTING INTENTIONS BY AGE

There are distinct differences in voting intentions by age. Amongst the under 40’s, the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats tie (31% each) and Labour is third (25%). But Labour is first (37%) for architects aged 40 to 54, with the Liberal Democrats second (28%) and the Conservatives a distant third (19%). Architects aged 55 and over give the Conservatives a clear lead, at 43%, with Labour second (28%) and the Liberal Democrats third (23%)

Which political party do you think you would vote for in the General Election?

- analysed by age

VOTING INTENTIONS BY FIELD OF EMPLOYMENT

The Conservatives are the clear choice amongst Sole Principals, with 43 %. Labour is third. But this is reversed amongst Partners and Directors, who choose Labour ahead of the other parties (37%). Salaried architects also put Labour on top, demoting the Conservatives to third place.

Which political party do you think you would vote for in the General Election?

- analysed by field of employment

Minor Works 2012