Majority of Scots back independence in boost for Sturgeon

A clear majority of Scots now support Scottish independence, according to a new poll which will provide a boost to Nicola Sturgeon’s hopes of breaking away from the UK.

The Ipsos survey found 56 per cent of people now backed the “Yes” campaign while 44 per cent supported “No”, when undecided voters were excluded.

Support for the “Yes” campaign has risen by six points since the company’s last poll on the issue conducted back in May.

Meanwhile, the survey also found a majority of voters in Scotland intended to vote for the SNP at the next general election.

Some 51 per cent of people backed Ms Sturgeon's party while the Scottish Tories were on 13 per cent of the vote and Scottish Labour were on 25 per cent.

Ms Sturgeon has said she wants to use the next election as a "de facto referendum" on Scottish independence.

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