Nicola Sturgreon, Deputy Leader of the SNP, has responded to the Reform Scotland report published today.

She said: "With a decisive majority in favour of independence in the poll which accompanies this report - over 60 per cent - this is yet another demonstration that the tide of opinion is clearly flowing in favour of independence and financial responsibility for the Scottish Parliament.

Over half of the people of Scotland back SNP in sensational poll

Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has welcomed the latest Ipsos MORI poll which reveals an all-time record support for the SNP.

The poll findings published today (Friday) show that a staggering 51% of people in Scotland certain to vote would vote for the SNP.

Surge for independence in Social Attitudes Survey
Scottish Parliament should make 'all decisions' - people light years ahead of Scotland Bill

The SNP today said the latest Scottish Social Attitudes Survey showed a “surge in support for independence” as 65 per cent of people said that they would support independence on the basis that they would be better off.