More than half of all Scottish voters want independence, according to a brand new poll.
The survey puts support for a Yes vote at 46% againt 43%. Once don't knows are removed, support for independence rises to 52%.
And, in what will be a blow to Unionist politicians who have long claimed there is no appetite for a second vote, 47% of voters told pollsters they want indyref2 in the next two years.
Here's what Scotland's politicians had to say about it.
Majority of people in Scotland now want #Indyref2 and would vote for independence, according to new poll in @HolyroodDaily - attempts by the Tories to block Scotland’s right to choose our own future are undemocratic and unsustainable. https://t.co/Pft4esilCM
— Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) August 5, 2019
The case for independence is growing stronger by the day. People in Scotland don't want Boris Johnson's vision of a nasty, narrow minded Brexit Britain. We know we can do so much better. https://t.co/PmeABdxYf0
— Patrick Harvie 🇪🇺🌈 (@patrickharvie) August 5, 2019
Let's do this. Though referendum is just a means to an end. Let's talk about building the Scotland we want to live in: welcoming to newcomers, in the EU, with Scandinavian style social safety net and measures of wellbeing instead of GDP. And let's #rewild https://t.co/43WAP0p4ch
— Lorna Slater (@lornagreens) August 5, 2019
Very encouraging @LordAshcroft poll showing majority support for independence. We need to continue talking to people to convince more people that choosing our own future is the best future for Scotland.
— Keith Brown MSP (@KeithBrownSNP) August 5, 2019
It's only one poll but NOW IS THE TIME to get your Yes stalls back up and running - if they aren't already - and get out chapping doors & share https://t.co/42GI5XMF5h
— Mhairi Hunter (@MhairiHunter) August 5, 2019
In recent local campaigning we could certainly feel a shift to Yes and today confirmed by the new Ashcroft poll. Independence is coming 🏴@LordAshcroft #tideisturning https://t.co/ShJ4RoqE9f
— Cllr Evelyn Tweed (@EvelynTweedSNP) August 5, 2019
Poll suggests support for independence at 52%. Some folk still fixated by Brexit? Move on please, we’ve a “new” country to build!!! #YESCampaign pic.twitter.com/UPy9PfxAqO
— Douglas Chapman MP 🏴 (@DougChapmanSNP) August 5, 2019
There will be an independence referendum. It is the right of those living in Scotland to choose our own future. Westminster accepted Scotland’s claim of right and must allow the Scottish Parliament to determine the timeline of a referendum. https://t.co/9CRWXDht3o
— Ian Blackford (@IanBlackfordMP) August 5, 2019
Richard Leonard, Ruth Davidson and Willie Rennie have so far avoided mentioning the poll on Twitter.
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