Reform in second place behind SNP ahead of Holyrood election, poll finds

A new poll puts Reform UK in second place ahead of the Holyrood election, behind the SNP.

The survey released by More in Common shows the SNP is in the lead with 35% of the vote in the constituency part of the ballot, with Reform on 19%.

Labour is in third place just behind on 18%, with the Conservatives on 11% and the Greens polling 5%.

In the regional list, the SNP retains the lead at 25% and Reform UK follows on 20%.

Labour is sitting at 19%, the Conservatives on 12% and the Greens at 9%.

Malcolm Offord, leader of Reform UK Scotland, has declared the May election will be a two-horse race and this is the second consecutive poll to put his party in second place behind the SNP.

He said: “Reform UK Scotland represents hardworking Scots who believe that their efforts should be valued, rewarded, and want better outcomes for their families and communities.

“Our message is clear, consistent, and gaining momentum.

“We are reaching people who know Scotland can do better. This is their moment to demand change, restore ambition, and put Scotland back on a path to prosperity and pride once again.”

SNP MSP Paul McLennan said: “All polls show that people in Scotland are putting their faith in the SNP as the only party which offers trusted leadership and puts their priorities first.

“It’s no surprise that voters have lost faith in a Labour Party which has been engulfed in constant chaos and has consistently let Scotland down with nothing but broken promises since Keir Starmer came to power.

“Under John Swinney’s trusted leadership, the SNP is relentlessly focused on Scotland’s NHS and the cost-of-living crisis, while offering people hope through a fresh start with independence – only a vote for the SNP in May can secure that future.”