SNP Faces Major Setback in General Election: Exit Poll Predicts Labour Landslide Victory

Labour appears set for a resounding victory in the general election, with the SNP facing a significant setback according to the exit poll results. The poll, jointly published by BBC, ITV, and Sky News, forecasts Labour winning 410 out of 650 seats in Westminster, securing a majority of 170. The Tories are predicted to drop to 131 seats, with the Liberal Democrats at 61, and Reform UK at 13. Plaid Cymru is expected to clinch four seats, while the Greens are forecasted to win two. Other parties may secure a total of 19 seats.

The sample size in Scotland warrants caution, with a clearer picture expected after initial results are declared. Early results are slated for 01:00, followed by most constituencies between 03:00 and 05:00. SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon acknowledges the challenging forecast, expressing confidence in the exit poll’s accuracy.

Former SNP leader Alex Salmond refutes attributing the SNP’s projected setback to their support for independence. Scottish Labour, under the leadership of Anas Sarwar, eyes a significant resurgence from their 2019 performance, with SNP potentially losing a substantial number of seats.

The exit poll signals a shift in Scottish political landscape, with SNP’s dominance at risk, culminating in a potential major victory for Labour. It marks a defining moment for Scottish politics, with implications reaching the UK Parliament and Holyrood.

Nicola Sturgeon and John Swinney, key figures in the SNP, face scrutiny over the disappointing poll predictions, raising questions about the party’s campaign strategy and message delivery. Meanwhile, other prominent figures such as Ruth Davidson and Keir Starmer await the final results with cautious optimism.