A recent poll shows Scots favor a coalition between SNP and Labour, sparking discussions about a historic partnership in Holyrood.
Edinburgh: A new poll has caught everyone’s attention. It shows that many Scots are open to the idea of a coalition between the SNP and Scottish Labour. This is quite surprising since they’ve been rivals for ages.
The poll, done by Survation, indicates that the SNP is leading with 53 seats but still lacks a majority. It seems like Labour might need help from other parties to form a government.
When asked about possible coalitions after the upcoming election, 33% of people supported a deal between SNP and Labour. However, 37% were against it. Interestingly, 31% favored an SNP-Green coalition, but 42% opposed that too.
About 20% of folks thought a Labour-Tory deal could work, but a whopping 52% said no way. Both Labour and the SNP share similar views on many issues, but they differ on constitutional matters.
Former SNP MP Stewart McDonald thinks a coalition could be a good idea. He compared it to the Irish model where two parties share power. He believes it could bring a fresh perspective to Scottish politics.
Professor Sir John Curtice from Strathclyde University noted that the SNP isn’t as popular as it was in the last election. He mentioned that SNP supporters like the idea of teaming up with the Greens, but they might not have enough seats for a majority.
Interestingly, more people seem to support a Labour-SNP agreement than oppose it. This could mean both parties might need to consider this option seriously in the near future.
