Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Support for Scottish Independence on the rise



Support for Scottish independence was up 6% while opposition to independence was down by 8%, a recent opinion poll found.

While more people are still opposed to independence, the SNP said this opinion poll proved that Scots are becoming increasingly opposed to English interference in Scottish affairs. When asked whether the Scottish government should have more power over taxation and fiscal policy, 56% of voters said that it should.

Support for Independence was highest among younger respondents.

The overall results of the poll where:

In favour of Independence - 34% (+6%)

Opposed to Independence - 50% (-8%)

Don't Know - 16% (+2%)

The poll was carried out by YouGov.co.uk

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