Think tank comes up with list of pro-union candidates most likely to beat the Nationalists

in Scotland by a wide margin. “I wouldn’t say they’ve slipped so low, but leaders approval ratings will go up and down,” Ms Sturgeon said. “The SNP is going into this election – and I take nothing for granted about the poll on Thursday – but we’re going into this election significantly ahead in the polls of our nearest rivals. Again, I stress I’m not taking a single vote for granted but we’re on course to win this election in Scotland.”

She added: “If you’ve been in government as the SNP has been now for ten years then there will be people who will who disagree with you on a number of things.”