SOME 55% of voters believe that independence will be good for Scotland’s economy, a new poll has found.
The survey also reported that 70% of people have more confidence in the Scottish Government's ability to manage the economy compared with Boris Johnson's.
The Panelbase survey, conducted on behalf of Business for Scotland, also found 68% of Scots agreed that Brexit will be bad for Scotland’s economy.
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The poll reported almost a third of Scottish Tory voters rejected the notion that Johnson’s Brexit would benefit the nation's prosperity.
Commenting, SNP depute leader Keith Brown said: "This is a ringing endorsement of the SNP’s record in government, with voters choosing to put their trust in Nicola Sturgeon instead of Boris Johnson.
"It’s also more evidence, if we needed it, that we are winning the argument over Scotland’s future.
"The SNP’s vision to create a flourishing economy, and fairer society, could not be further at odds with the Brexit chaos on offer at Westminster.
"We will continue to work hard for the people of Scotland, and deliver what’s best for the country as we look to recover from this pandemic.”
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