whether or not scotland should become an independent country is the fault line in scottish politic5. and every poll 5incejune has suggested more people would vote yes to scottish independence than no. there is no doubt the union is under as much pressure as it has been, frankly, during the 300 years of its existence. there's been a very clear rise in support for independence. two principal rea5on5. one, the pursuit of brexit, which is unpopular in scotland. and, two, the perception, more widespread perception that nicola sturgeon has handled the coronaviru5 pandemic much more effectively than the prime minister. the taxi drivers at one location the prime minister vi5ited today said they were grateful for government help to pay their bills during the pandemic but had divided view5 on those in charge. without a doubt, nicola sturgeon. why'5 that? she's got her prioritie5 right. he'5 breaking his own rules. he'5 up here glory grabbing. i think he is welcome, if he wants to come and visit.