Almost four in 10 Labour voters back Scottish independence

The poll comes despite Scottish Labour leader's Anas Sarwar devout Unionism

SUPPORT for Scottish independence has risen among Labour voters and people living in England over the past decade, a major new survey has found.

The 39th annual British Social Attitudes (BSA) Survey sparked headlines last week as it recorded the highest level of support for independence north of the Border at 52% and an increase in support for Irish re-unification.