Study shows surge in support for Independence

A study of seven opinion polls shows support for Independence has gone up from 27 per cent last May to 41 per cent this month, while opposition to Scotland going it alone has dropped from 47 per cent to 40.

The SNP claim the results prove they are successfully building a case for Independence with the public.

SNP business convener Angus Robertson MP said the analysis shows Scots are swinging behind Independence.

He said: "Support for equality for Scotland is on the increase, along with the SNP's poll ratings, and is being boosted by our solid record of delivery in office - including freezing the Council Tax, cutting business rates, abolishing prescription charges, and restoring free education in Scotland.

"As the SNP administration delivers good government in the devolved areas, so we will build the case for Scotland to be governed equally well in all areas.

"This analysis also indicates that the negative and unreasonable attitude of the UK Labour government to the Scottish Government - on issues such as threatening to withhold Council Tax benefit and prisons spending - is getting a strong reaction in Scotland.

"The more the London Treasury tries to lay down the law to Scotland, the greater the support there will be for independence and equality for Scotland.

"The unionist parties are running scared of the right of the people to decide Scotland's future in a democratic referendum - and no wonder, on the basis of these figures.

"The other parties are deeply split on the issue, and are finding it
impossible to justify refusing the people of Scotland that basic
democratic right."