Labour Ahead of SNP in Latest Poll

YouGov latest poll shows that the Scottish Nationalists have made a mistake by ploughing forward in pursuit of independence.  The poll shows a clear majority of Scots believe that Alex Salmond has misjudged the mood of Scots by planning a vote on separatism at the height of a recession.

The report in the Sunday Times reports that Alex Salmond’s determination to press ahead with the referendum, and his failure to push through manifesto commitments, have led to a slump in support for his government.

The poll of 1,380 adults last week put the SNP on 35% in the constituency vote, with Labour on 34%, but on the regional vote Labour is on 32% and the SNP 30%.

It would give Labour 49 seats (+3), the SNP 44 (-3), the Tories 18 (+1), Lib Dems 15 (-1) and Greens three (+1).