The Scotsman cartoon: Ukip to boost Yes vote

Ukip is poised for victory in this Thursday’s European election vote across the UK.

Illustration: Iain Green

The impact of Ukip success in England is likely to sway the way many Scots will vote in the referendum, according to an ICM poll.

Pollsters found 18 per cent of those surveyed would be more likely to vote Yes, compared with 8 per cent who said they would be more likely to vote No.