Female vote key to the Union

The female vote could be key to the result of the independence referendum as a poll pointed to a possible gender divide on views about the future of the Union, it has been claimed.

A survey of more than 1000 people found that, when undecided voters were excluded, a majority of men back independence.

However, a larger majority of women are against the idea, according to the Panelbase survey.

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