SALMOND LEADS STV POLL ON BBC DEBATE

SALMOND LEADS STV POLL ON BBC DEBATE

The STV live poll on tonight's BBC Scottish debate shows SNP leader
Alex Salmond leading the participants from the three Westminster parties.

The poll conducted online showed the SNP leader to be the clear winner in
the debate as Labour's troubles continued and the Tories and Liberals
found themselves rejected by Scotland's voting public.

SNP Westminster Leader Angus Robertson said:

“This instant result shows the SNP is the party championing Scotland’s
interests in Westminster. With voters across Scotland looking for a party
who will protect their interests in Westminster this result shows the SNP
is in prime position to deliver strong champions for Scotland at
Westminster.

“Alex Salmond was the clear winner in this debate. His statesmanlike
approach was a stark contrast to the squabbling put forward by the
opposition leaders and Jim Murphy's difficulties after he was exposed as
flipping his homes under the discredited expenses regime.

"With the audience backing a balanced parliament, the support for Alex
Salmond in this debate shows the best way to get that result for Scotland
is with a vote for the SNP.

"On cuts, on trident and expenses, the three UK parties had nothing new to
offer and put forward the same Westminster machine politics that has been
found wanting.

"This excellent result puts the SNP in a strong position as we enter the
final few days of this campaign."

The poll at live.stv.tv asked;

With just a few minutes left, who do you think has performed best in this
Scottish leaders' debate?

1st Alex Salmond

2nd David Mundell

2nd Jim Murphy

4th Alistair Carmichael

live.stv.tv "Matt Roper: The poll had a few technical issues but looked
like a big win for Alex Salmond, David Mundell and Jim Murphy joint second
and Alistair Carmichael last. Not sure how many of you got to vote, so not
so scientific this time."