After the Ipsos MORI hullabaloo, it’s tempting to treat the YouGov/Telegraph poll on Westminster voting intentions in Scotland with extreme caution. But, for the record, here are the headline figures, and a hefty rise for Labour:
As this fits in with another recent poll, it’s safe to say that Labour have solidified their support in Scotland during and after the Glasgow North by-election. And there’s more discouraging news for the SNP: at 29 percent, support for Scottish independence is hardly overwhelming – even if it’s practically unchanged since the last poll on the issue.Labour — 39 percent (up 9 points from August) SNP — 24 percent (down 2) Conservatives — 18 percent (down 2) Lib Dems — 12 percent (down 6)
Going off conversations with both Tory and Labour people, the recent deluge of polls – and the more or less divergent results – may be a good thing for both sides. For the Tories, it steels against complacency.
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