Scots worried about impact of leaving EU on food prices, travel and the NHS

More than seven in ten Scots are worried about Brexit, new research has found, with over a quarter“very concerned” about the impact Britain leaving the European Union will have.

A total of 26 per cent of people gave this as their response, while a further 21 per cent said they were“somewhat concerned”, with 24 per cent a “little concerned”.

Meanwhile, a quarter (26 percent) of people said they were not concerned about quitting the EU, with 4 per cent saying they did not know, according to data published by Citizens Advice Scotland.

Of those worried about Brexit, the most common concern was the impact on the cost of food and other essential items, with this cited by 65 per cent.

Almost half ( 48 per cent) raised concerns about travelling to Europe post- Brexit, with 47 per cent being worried about the cost of energy bills and 45 per cent about rising holiday expenses.

Meanwhile, 44 p er cent of those worried about B rex it fear the decision will affect the NHS, with the same number also concerned about human rights and financial matters.

Some 39 percent were concerned it could reduce consumer rights, while 19 per cent fear it could make it harder to find a job.

A total of 2,010 Scots took part in the survey, carried out between 13- 22 March.