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Re: Will Scotland Leave the UK?
This (behind paywall) may cause some "tensions" if the Independence vote comes out in favour of staying in the Union....
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English votes may kill off independence
The poll suggests slightly more Scots support than oppose independence (44% versus 42%, with 14% undecided) ahead of September’s vote.
But it indicates that English voters, who account for 10% of Scotland’s electorate, are 66% against independence, with 27% in favour — which could make the difference between success or failure for the Yes campaign.
When the views of English and other non-Scots are combined with Scottish voters, 40% favour independence while 47% support the Union and 13% are undecided.
If those who have not made up their minds are excluded, the Better Together campaign enjoys an eight point lead (54% against 46%). It is the latest poll to suggest that progress made by the Yes campaign in recent months has halted.
There are some concerns that the effect of English votes in potentially making the difference between success or failure for the Yes campaign could lead to increased tensions in the event of a narrow No vote.
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