Poll Shows Nicola Sturgeon Most Popular Leader Across UK

A poll showing that SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon is more popular across the UK than any of the Westminster party leaders has been welcomed today.

A YouGov poll in today’s Sun makes clear that the First Minister has a net approval rating across the UK of +7, compared to David Cameron’s net rating of -5, Ed Miliband’s net rating of -39 and Nick Clegg’s net rating of -47.

Amongst respondents in England alone, Nicola Sturgeon is the only party leader who has a positive approval rating – with a net rating of +5.

Commenting, SNP Depute Leader Stewart Hosie MP said:

“These are remarkable ratings for Nicola Sturgeon - she is the only political leader in the UK to have positive approval figures in England, as well as north of the border.

“While David Cameron, Ed Miliband and Nick Clegg are all viewed negatively south of the border - the three identikit representatives of an out-of-touch Westminster system - Nicola has positive ratings in every region of England.

“These figures underline that the SNP providing a strong voice for Scotland and helping deliver progressive policies across the whole UK is a winning formula among people in England as well as Scotland.”