THE SNP and Labour are neck and neck in Scotland but support for Scottish independence remains strong, according to a new poll.
The survey suggests that Labour could replace the SNP as the largest Scottish party in Westminster, but also indicates that the SNP is still likely to be the biggest party at the next Scottish Parliamentary elections.
Undertaken by Savanta for The Scotsman, the poll finds that if an election were held tomorrow, the SNP (down three points) and Labour (up one point) would receive 35 per cent of the vote in Scotland. The Conservatives, meanwhile, are behind on 19 per cent (up two points), and The Scottish Liberal Democrats are on six per cent (down one).
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When it comes to a Holyrood election – with the next set for 2026 – the SNP leads in the constituency vote with 37 per cent (down three), with Labour behind on 33 per cent (no change).
The Scottish Tories have 18 per cent of the vote (up two points), with the Liberal Democrats on six per cent (down two).
On the regional list, Scottish Labour lead the SNP but just by one point with 29 per cent (up one) compared with 28 per cent respectively. The Tories are on 20 per cent (up two) and the Scottish Greens are on 13 per cent (no change). The Liberal Democrats trail on eight per cent (down three).
Support for Scottish independence, however, remains strong.
Yes support sits at 45 per cent (down one point) with No support at 47 per cent (no change). Eight per cent are undecided, and if removed, Yes would be on 49 per cent and No at 51 per cent.
Savanta interviewed 1002 Scottish adults online between October 6 and 11
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