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SNP Leader Alex Salmond MP has welcomed new poll findings, which show that 56% of Scots believe the Labour Party has been in power too long in Scotland and that it is time for a change.
The poll also confirms that Labour is now no longer the preferred government of Scotland.
Speaking from Dundee this morning, Mr Salmond said:
"This is a watershed result and an important indication of the direction Scottish politics is moving. It confirms the public mood, expressed in real votes in local by-election after local by-election, that it is now time for a change.
"It is the first poll for a generation to indicate that Labour is not the preferred government of Scotland. Labour is increasingly the party of the past. They have had their opportunity and have failed to deliver what they promised.
"It is now time for Scotland to move forward, with a Scottish government that puts the interests of our nation first, and a real parliament with the power to deliver a better life for all.
"With a year to go to the next Holyrood election, we are entering very interesting times for Scottish politics. The SNP is well placed to move ahead of a discredited Labour Party and we are ready to win for Scotland."
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Note: The Scottish National Party commissioned YouGov to conduct a survey of 1607 Scots and sought their views on a range of issues. The web-based survey was undertaken from Thursday 30th March to Sunday 2nd April 2006. YouGov is a member of the British Polling Council. Their website is http://www.yougov.com.
The Labour Party has been in power too long in Scotland; it's time for a change
Strongly agree 32
Don't know 14
Tend to agree 24
Tend to disagree 18
Strongly disagree 12
If there were to be a coalition, and these were the available options, which one would you prefer?
Lab + LD 25
None 21
Lab + SNP 15 DK 11
SNP + LD 28
The SNP and Greens were right to hold talks, as they did recently, to see if they can co-operate in a future government of Scotland.
Strongly agree 21
Don't know 20
Tend to agree 45
Tend to disagree 10
Strongly disagree 4
Leaving aside you own party preferences, which of these politicians do you think would make the best First Minister for Scotland? (Excluding 31%don't knows)
McConnell 27
Stephen 10
Salmond 43 Harper 3
Goldie 13 Fox 1
Author : SNP Press Office
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