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Support for independence growing

SUPPORT for independence is on the rise again in the wake of the SNP's election victory, a new poll has found.

ALEX SALMOND: Will be encouraged by support for independence in Glasgow.
ALEX SALMOND: Will be encouraged by support for independence in Glasgow.
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ROBBIE DINWOODIE CHIEF SCOTTISH POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT EXCLUSIVE

The number of people who said they would back Scotland breaking away from the rest of the UK in a referendum has risen six points to 37% in 18 months.

Pollsters TNS-BMRB questioned 1022 voters across Scotland after Alex Salmond’s party won a majority at the Holyrood elections on May 5.