A majority of Scots now back independence and more support Nicola Sturgeon's demand for another referendum by 2021 than oppose it, according to a major opinion poll that suggests Brexit is unravelling the Union.
The survey, conducted by Lord Ashcroft in the wake of Boris Johnson's visit to Scotland a week ago, puts support for independence at 46 per cent for and 43 per cent against.
When undecided and non-voters are removed, support for independence rises to 52 per cent for compared to 48 per cent against.
Nicola Sturgeon hails 'phenomenal' new poll showing majority for Scottish independence
The survey, conducted by Lord Ashcroft in the wake of Boris Johnson's visit to Scotland a week ago, puts support for independence at 46 per cent for and 43 per cent against.
When undecided and non-voters are removed, support for independence rises to 52 per cent for compared to 48 per cent against.
Nicola Sturgeon hails 'phenomenal' new poll showing majority for Scottish independence
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