Support for independence has edged in front in a new poll
Responding to the findings, the First Minister tweeted: “Very encouraging Panelbase poll – Yes ahead, surge in support for choice in 2023, and the SNP within touching distance of majority of votes in General Election should it become de facto indyref (which we hope isn’t necessary.Alex Cole-Hamilton told off by Ballot Box Scotland after Scottish independence claim
The poll found that a vast majority of respondents thought that Johnson would try and block the vote, with 76% expressing this view.On whether people were in favour of the referendum being held in October next year, the survey found that 43% were in favour, 44% were against, 10% said they neither supported nor opposed a referendum and 3% said they did not know.
Sturgeon has said that if her plans to hold a referendum next year are blocked then she will use the next General Election as a"de facto" vote on independence.