Scottish Labour have pulled level with the SNP on voting intention for the general election, according to a new poll.

The survey from Redfield and Wilton Strategies found the parties were tied on 35% after the SNP slipped two percentage points in a month and Labour gained a point.

The Tories were down two points to 15%, the Liberal Democrats up one to 8%, the Greens up two to 4%, and Reform unchanged at 2%.

Pollster Mark McGeoghegan said different seat projections from the results predicted different outcomes. "Lots of urban and central belt marginals in these models, so a high degree of uncertainty," he wrote.

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The poll also indicated an improved picture for the SNP on the Holyrood vote.

On the constituency vote, the SNP were up three points to 39% since August, Labour on 30% (-2), the Tories 16% (-3), the LibDems unchanged on 8%, the Greens 3% (+1), Reform 3% (+2) and Alba unchanged on 1%.

However on the regional list, Labour were unchanged on 30%, the SNP were down four points to 25%, the Tories on 15% (-3), the LibDems 9% (-1),  Alba 4% (+2), and Reform unchanged on 3%.

On independence, 49% (+1) of Scots would vote No if there was a referendum tomorrow, compared to 44% (-1) backing Yes.

However Scots were evenly split on whether to hold Indyref2 in the next 12 months, with 42% saying they would support a ballot, while 42% opposed.

The poll also found First Minister Humza Yousaf had a net approval rating of -8, while Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was on -20 and Labour leader Keir Starmer on +5.

Despite Mr Yousaf’s negative rating, 37% of Scots think he would do a better job as first minister than Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar, while 29% disagreed.

Compared to Douglas Ross, 42% of Scots said Mr Yousaf would do a better job, while 27% backed the Scottish Tory leader.

Scottish Labour deputy leader Jackie Baillie said: "The polls are clear - it's neck and neck between Scottish Labour and the SNP. 

"While the SNP offer only rehashed ideas, failure and sleaze, Scottish Labour is offering a fresh start for the people of Scotland. 

"It's time for change and Scottish Labour is determined to deliver it."

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SNP Depute Leader Keith Brown: “The SNP remains the major political force in Scotland but we remain committed to working every day to deliver for the people of Scotland - and to fight for every vote. 

“Humza Yousaf remains the people’s choice as First Minister by a considerable distance and his focus on the environment and a strong economy shows he is bang on the priorities of the people of Scotland.

“Support for independence is particularly strong amongst younger voters - with two thirds of 25-34 year olds convinced of the benefits of having the full powers of a normal independent county. 

“The case for independence has never been stronger, set against the backdrop of a Tory government wrecking the economy and a Labour Party that backs deeply damaging Brexit. We already know that our small independent neighbours are wealthier and happier - so why not Scotland?”

Pamela Nash, chief executive of Scotland in Union, said: “This is yet another poll affirming the people of Scotland want to remain in the UK. It’s time for the SNP-Green Government to get back to the day job instead of spending our money on trying to break up Britain.” 

Redfield and Wilton Strategies polled 1100 Scots between September 2 and 4.