Support for Scottish independence growing

A new poll sees Scotland split over the issue of independence, with those in favour holding a narrow lead


Should Scotland be an independent country?
 
Yes 48%
No 47%
Undecided 5%


Scotland First Minister Nicola Sturgeon – pushing hard for independence

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is unlikely to agree to second referendum taking place

2014 referendum: Scotland votes to remain in UK by 55% to 45%


Do you support referendum on independence in Oct 2023?

No 44%
Yes 43%
Neither support or oppose 10%
Don’t know 3%


Do you think Boris Johnson will agree to referendum?

No 76%
Yes 11%
Don’t know/prefer not to say 13%


Panelbase poll of 1,010 voters in Scotland, Jun 29-Jul 1, 2022


Sturgeon argues new referendum is justified because of “material change of circumstances” caused by Brexit. UK voted to leave EU in 2016 referendum, but 62 percent of Scottish voters were opposed


Sources: Sunday Times/Panelbase, Daily Record 
Picture: Getty Images 
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