Hamish Macdonell

If a men-only referendum was held, Salmond would win comfortably

Another day another poll or, rather, another day and we have another two polls on independence.

Scotland on Sunday today published an ICM poll which found support for Yes on 45 per cent and support for No on 55 per cent, a gap of ten points (once don’t knows had been excluded).

But, most importantly what this means is that the gap between the two sides has narrowed by six points in the last month.

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According to ICM, the Yes side has gone up by three points since mid May while the No camp has gone down by three points.

ICM has always maintained a good reputation for the accuracy and sagacity of its polling so this one cannot be underestimated.

It definitely suggests that Alex Salmond and Co. have rediscovered their mojo and regained the momentum they lost over the Spring.

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