independence as a "distraction" from more important issues facing the country, a new poll has found. A survey carried out by YouGov revealed just 36% of voters in Scotland agreed that independence was "one of the most important issues facing the country", while 52% said it distracts "from other important issues that should get more attention", and a further 11% said they didn't know.
It's the latest poll to reveal how public attitudes towards Scottish independence are shifting. A separate survey by Panelbase published yesterday found Scots would back independence with 55% for Yes - the sixth poll in succession to find support for the Union in the minority.
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