# 2019 British General Election (Poll)

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**Category:** Politics & Elections\
**Created:** [December 11, 2019, 2:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2019-british-general-election-poll/844685 "2019-12-11T02:25:46Z")\
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> [@Stanislaus](#):
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> He said he knew he’d be getting anti-Tory rather than pro-SNP votes and if elected wouldn’t pretend it was a call for independence now. I actually believe him personally, but he’s got party colleagues and a party leader who will take a different approach.

Yeah, Scotland not being independent will suit Smith very well if he gets into Westminster. I’m not sure why you think Sturgeon will interpret your vote as being pro-independence; the SNP have won the last 5 elections under her and she continues to act like she doesn’t really want independence either.

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