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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
National
Hamish Morrison

Wellbeing case puts Yes vote at 61 per cent, bombshell poll finds

SIX in 10 voters would back Yes if they were convinced an independent Scotland will deliver higher pensions and an economy based on the health and happiness of its citizens, a new poll has revealed.

The survey shows the importance of setting out a positive economic case for leaving the UK, ahead of the Scottish Government unveiling a paper outlining its approach tomorrow as part of its new prospectus on independence.

The poll, carried out by Panelbase for Believe in Scotland, and published exclusively by the Sunday National, shows Yes and No in a 50/50 dead heat when respondents were asked the straightforward basic question of whether Scotland should be an independent country.

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