WE'VE GOT WHAT IT TAKES - POLL CONFIRMS VOTER’S TRUST IN SNP NECK & NECK RACE FOR WESTMINSTER GRAY’S RATINGS WORSE THAN WENDY’S A new poll by YouGov – and commissioned by the SNP – has confirmed the voters trust in the SNP Government is increasing for all elections as we approach the second anniversary of the SNP’s historic victory in the 2007 Scottish Parliamentary elections. The poll of 1020 people on 21 and 22nd April 2009 shows: * The SNP increasing its vote in the constituency and regional votes for the Scottish Parliament * The SNP vote for Westminster elections increasing by 12%, bringing the party neck and neck with Labour * Twice as many people trust the SNP Scottish Government to focus on their needs and interests as trust the UK Labour Government * Alex Salmond’s ratings dwarfing other party leaders with Iain Gray’s ratings figures not only lower than Annabel Goldie’s but historically lower than any other Scottish Labour leader. * Voters of all parties see the SNP holding the balance of power in Westminster as a "good thing" for Scotland Commenting on the poll figures Angus Robertson MP, SNP Business Convenor and Westminster leader, said: “This is a sensational poll for the SNP and for Scotland. As we approach the mid term of the Parliament, they are the SNP's strongest ratings since last autumn. “The poll shows that voters across Scotland know that we have what it takes to focus on their needs and interests during tough times. “As the SNP approaches the second anniversary of our historic election victory, the poll demonstrates a tale of two governments. “The SNP’s actions in our first two years in Government have delivered major improvements in people's lives, with the council tax frozen, scrapping of small business rates, the phased abolition of prescription charges, and investment in jobs and skills under our six-point plan to support Scotland through the recession. "By contrast, Labour's £500 million raid on Scottish spending has set the terms of politics in Scotland, and will galvanise SNP support further in the European and Westminster elections to come. "Labour have let people down with their mismanagement of the economy and attacks of Scotland's public services. “Double the number of people trust the SNP Government over the UK Labour government to be on their side. The SNP’s support for jobs, skills, training and investment is clearly recognised by voters as doing everything possible within our powers to promote recovery from Labour’s recession and build a strong, sustainable economy and society.” Commenting on the leadership and First Minister ratings which confirm Alex Salmond’s support and show the Labour leader with the worst figures ever, Mr Robertson said: “This result shows that people believe Alex Salmond is an excellent First Minister for all of Scotland - he is more popular among Labour voters than Iain Gray, and more popular among Lib Dem voters that Tavish Scott! “The poll is a personal disaster for Iain Gray – as Labour’s Scottish leader he is the invisible man, and totally overshadowed by Jim Murphy and Steven Purcell. “No Labour leader has ever had such low support from the Scottish public. When even fewer people want to see Iain Gray as First Minister than wanted Wendy Alexander, this is a crisis for his leadership." Commenting on the voting intentions for Westminster and the support for the SNP to hold the balance of power at Westminster Stewart Hosie MP, Convenor of the SNP’s Westminster Campaign added; “These dramatic results show voters know the SNP has got what it takes to provide them with a strong voice at Westminster. “Labour have lost the trust of the Scottish public. “With a 12% increase from the 2005 election the SNP is winning the trust of the Scottish electorate at all levels whilst Labour is continuing to lose public support and the LibDems are disappearing from the electoral map. “There is clear evidence from this poll that voters of all parties support the SNP holding the balance of power at Westminster, no matter who is in number 10. “The SNP in Westminster have got what it takes to see Scotland’s interests protected, not sacrificed as they have been under successive Labour and Tory governments and this poll shows that the Scottish public recognise our vital role in protecting and promoting their interests." ENDS Notes: Poll details are as follows: Holyrood Constituency Vote Party - Poll (Change from last poll) - [Change from 2007 election] SNP - 37% (+2%) [+4%] Labour - 30% (-4%) [-2%] Tory - 15% (1%) [-2%] LibDem - 13% (1%) [-3%] Other - 5% (1%) [3%] Holyrood Regional Vote Party - Poll (Change from last poll) - [Change from 2007 election] SNP - 37% (+7%) - [+6%] Labour - 28% (-4%) - [-1%] Tory - 15% (0%) - [1%] LibDem - 13% (2%) - [2%] Other - 7% (-5%) - [-8%] Westminster voting intentions: SNP - 30% Lab - 32% Tory - 21% LibDem - 13% Other - 5% * Which ONE, if any, of the following Scottish Political leaders do you think would make the best First Minister? Alex Salmond - 36% Annabelle Goldie - 10% Iain Gray - 7% Tavish Scott - 4% Patrick Harvie - 1% 7% for Iain Gray is the worst figure recorded for a Labour leader in Scotland since the 2007 election and probably since polling began. Wendy Alexander's lowest rating was 9%. Previous polls on party leader ratings had the following ratings for Labour leaders: Apr-09 - 7% - Iain Gray Mar-09 - 17% - Iain Gray Jan-09 - 15% - Iain Gray Oct-08 - 13% - Iain Gray Sep-08 - 15% - Combined Labour* Apr-08 - 11% - Wendy Alexander Nov-07 - 10% - Wendy Alexander Oct-07 - 9% - Wendy Alexander * Figures were Iain Gray 3%, Cathy Jamieson 7%, and Andy Kerr 5%. * Thinking about the performance of the UK Labour Government and the Scottish SNP Government over the past year… - Which do you think cares MOST about the needs and interests of you and your family? Scottish Government - 44% UK Government - 22% Neither - 26% Don’t know - 7% - On balance, do you think the Labour Party will win or lose the next UK General Election? Win - 23% Lose - 61% Don’t know - 17% * It is possible that at the next British general election, neither the Labour or Conservative Party will win an outright majority and that other parties, including the Scottish National Party, could hold the balance of power. - Do you think this is…? A good thing for Scotland - 41% A bad thing for Scotland - 19% Makes no difference either way - 28% Don’t know - 13%
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Good news and I do hope it continues but we've a long way to go until the next election. Gawd I sound like a pessimist and truly I'm not.
Ahoy ma Murkin, great news eh ? Spartans are only 2 points behind top spot but we have 2 games in hand, Ooops sorry i mean, GREAT NEWS FOR THE SNP EH ? LABOUR ARE GOING DOON THE TUBES AND WHEEZE ARE GOING UP
lol, Iain Grey on 7%, what a tit...
Hey Murkin, check out a Labour chanter blog, the guy is following a lot of blogs including yours. brownlie emailed to ask if i knew who was behind the blog but im lost, puts the leaky chanter brat thing to shame
Rumour has it, that it's a Labour slithy tove gribbling away from deep within Baron Foulkes oose infused belly button.
Ahoy Murkin, yeh your probs right lol.
Excellent - on an upward curve - it's comin yet for aw that.
The important phrase about this poll is "commissioned by the SNP". Market research has an uncanny habit of telling those who commission it what they want to hear.
Those of us who support independence should ignore the polls.
It'll be an uphill struggle to convince the people of Scotland to back independence. The popular news media will be entirely hostile, unionist parties will throw every penny they can at keeping hold of Scotland and all manner of unholy alliances will be forged.
The Scottish Government should concentrate on governing and representing the interests of Scotland to the very best of its abilities. It should avoid the arrogance and corruption which usually follow power. When a referendum takes place it should seek to convince by the strength of its record and the force of the arguments put forward by all who support independence.
Don't believe the hype.
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