A SECOND poll showing majority support for Scottish independence has been published in the space of a few hours.
The new Savanta ComRes poll found 54% of Scots back a Yes vote once don’t knows are removed, with 46% opposed.
It comes after a Panelbase survey, based on more up to date research, found 55% support independence, with 45% opposed.
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The Savanta ComRes poll also puts the SNP on track for a landlside victory at next year’s Holyrood election.
Based on the results, the party would attract 51% of constituency votes and 43% of list votes. The Tories were the closest opposition, on 24% and 21% respectively.
🏴Holyrood list voting intention:
— Savanta ComRes (@SavantaComRes) August 19, 2020
SNP: 43%
Con: 21%
Lab: 16%
Green: 10%
Lib Dem: 8%
Other 2%
6-13 Aug pic.twitter.com/ysZqIrpelE
Nicola Sturgeon said the result Savanta ComRes poll is “very encouraging”.
Of the Panelbase surey, commissioned by Business for Scotland, she posted: “And this one – slightly more up to date – is even more encouraging.
“Lots of work to do, fellow #Yes supporters, to persuade even more people – but the momentum is very clearly with us.”
2/ And this one - slightly more up to date - is even more encouraging.
— Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) August 19, 2020
Lots of work to do, fellow #Yes supporters, to persuade even more people - but the momentum is very clearly with us. https://t.co/CBQVn3MQnG
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The Savanta ComRes poll was carried out from August 6-13, while the Panelbase research was carried out from August 12-18.
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