Scotland would vote for independence from UK, poll finds

The poll finds 46 percent of Scots would vote in favor, the first time a majority has supported secession in over two years.

Voters in Scotland would vote for independence from the United Kingdom, a new poll has suggested.

* Emilio Casalicchio

* Politico

The survey by Michael Ashcroft for Holyrood magazine is the first since March 2017 showing support among Scots for breaking up the union.

Of the 1,019 voters polled, 46 percent said they would vote for independence and 43 percent said they would vote against.

When those who said they did not know or would not vote are excluded, the result swings to 52 percent versus…