Scottish independence: Poll shows support for the union narrowly ahead
Scottish independence: Poll shows support for the union narrowly ahead © Andrew MacColl/Shutterstock The future of Scotland’s place in the UK is still dividing voters down the middle a week before the Holyrood election, according to a new survey. A study by Lord Ashcroft, the former Tory chairman, suggests 45% of Scots would vote no to independence while 44% would vote yes. When people who don’t know are excluded from the results, the poll divides 51-49 in favour of staying in the UK. The findings were based on more than 2,000 adults between April 7 and 19. Eight focus groups, including ...
Source: eveningexpress.co.uk