Support for independence has increased despite growing anxiety about how a Yes vote would affect Scotland's economy and international standing, according to a survey.
The latest Scottish Social Attitudes survey found support for a Yes vote increased from 36% to 39% during the last 12 months, while No support fell from 64% to 61%, excluding undecided voters.
If Scotland's first minister, Alex Salmond was hoping for a bounce from the commonwealth games, the latest poll on support for Scottish independence suggest that has not happened. In the opinion of former Prime Minister and better together campaigner Gordon Brown, the debate is now focused on a few key issues that will persuade wavering voters to keep the union.
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