Poll: 48% of English oppose Scottish independence

Almost half of people in England do not want Scotland to become independent, the BBC reported, quoting the results of an opinion poll. The ComRes survey for the BBC and Radio 4 found 48% of voters in England wanted Scotland to remain within the United Kingdom. Poll: 48% of English oppose Scottish independence If Scotland voted for separation, 45% of the 864 respondents said they would like a referendum in the rest of the UK. Scotland's SNP government promised to hold a referendum on Scottish independence within the next five years. The party won in elections held in May of this year. English support for Scottish independence polled at 36%, the BBC reported.

Poll: 48% of English oppose Scottish independence

If Scotland voted for separation, 45% of the 864 respondents said they would like a referendum in the rest of the UK.

Scotland's SNP government promised to hold a referendum on Scottish independence within the next five years.

The party won in elections held in May of this year.

English support for Scottish independence polled at 36%, the BBC reported.