In a surprising turn of events, the Labour Party has surpassed the Scottish National Party in Westminster voting intentions in Scotland, according to a recent poll by Savanta.
A recent poll conducted by Savanta has shown that Labour has overtaken the Scottish National Party (SNP) in Westminster voting intentions in Scotland, capturing 37 percent compared to the SNP’s 34 percent. This marks a significant change, as it is the first time Labour has led over the SNP in this polling category.
The shift in support comes after a period of transition for the SNP, with John Swinney stepping in as Scottish First Minister following Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation. The same poll indicates a tie between Labour and the SNP in Holyrood constituency voting intentions, both parties garnering 35 percent support. However, Labour leads in Holyrood list voting intentions with 32 percent, while the SNP has 26 percent.
Additionally, the poll, which surveyed 1,080 Scottish adults, highlights the nation’s current split on the issue of independence—48 percent opposed, 44 percent in favor, and 7 percent undecided.
These results present a challenging scenario for the SNP as they prepare for future elections and reflect a dramatic shift from the situation two years prior when the SNP had a significant lead over Labour.
