Most Scots want talks on indyref2 timing halted due to Ukraine war, poll finds

A majority of Scots feel discussions over when a second independence referendum will take place should stop due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a poll has found.

Some 59% said talks on the timing of indyref2 should stop, with 29% saying discussions should continue.

Meanwhile, the same poll found support for a No vote is at 52% and support for Yes is at 48% – when the “don’t knows” are removed.

Savanta ComRes polled 1,008 Scottish adults between March 10 and 16.

The voting intention figures represent a slight increase for No compared to the polling company’s previous research in January.

Among SNP voters, 43% said discussions on when a second independence referendum should take place should stop while 47% said they should continue.

On the timing of a second vote, 34% of Scots agree with the First Minister that it should be held within the next two years, while 15% feel it should take place within five years.

Respondents were also asked whether discussions on the timing of a referendum should stop due to the cost of living crisis.

Some 52% said they should stop, but 38% said they should continue.

On constituency voting preference, the SNP is on 46%, Labour is on 24%, the Conservatives are at 20% and the Liberal Democrats are on 7%.

For regional list voting, the SNP is on 34%, Labour is on 22%, the Conservatives are at 20%, the Greens on 13%, the Lib Dems on 8% and Alba on 2%.