A new poll, conducted after the new Labour government delivered a “disappointing” budget for Scots, has shown support for Scottish independence is on the rise.
As reported in the National today, the Survation poll for Progress Scotland found that 48% of Scots supported independence.
This shows an increase from the previous poll, conducted to mark the tenth anniversary of the 2014 Scottish independence referendum.
The same poll also found respondents supporting independence as their first choice for constitutional change, with the favoured number one option for people in Scotland being independence in the European Union.
The SNP has is “it’s not surprise” support for independence is increasing when, following Keir Starmer’s budget, it’s clear “the problem for Scotland is government from Westminster.”
SNP MSP Rona Mackay:
“The SNP has used the limited powers of devolution to improve the lives of people across Scotland – whether that’s free prescription and tuition fees or introducing the Scottish Child Payment and protecting Scots from cruel policies like the bedroom tax.
“Where Scotland has the powers to do so, we’ve taken actions which put the interests and values of people in Scotland first.
“Imagine how much more could be achieved with the full powers of a normal independent country.
“It’s no surprise more people are seeing that Scotland would be better off with the full powers of independence when, after 14 years of cruel Tory governments, Keir Starmer’s Labour government is continuing to force people in Scotland to suffer cuts with a deeply disappointing budget.
“The problem for Scotland is not just Tory governments, the problem for Scotland is government from Westminster.
“The SNP will continue to set out a better alternative, demonstrating how independence can allow us to properly tackle the challenges facing people in Scotland and build a better, fairer, more prosperous society for everyone.”
