Confidence in the Scottish Government’s handling of public services has fallen in recent months, according to a new poll.
The YouGov research for The Times shows 44% of Scots think the SNP administration is performing well when it comes to education and schools, a drop of five points since August.
On health, 43% have a favourable view of how the NHS is being handled, also down five points, while justice has dropped four points to 42% and the economy is down one point to 41%.
The poll also revealed a drop in satisfaction in Scotland’s rail services amid criticism of ScotRail operator Abellio, Network Rail and Transport Minister Humza Yousaf over train performance.
The proportion satisfied with train services was 58%, down from 68%, while 31% were dissatisfied – up from 23%.
Mr Yousaf has said he wants to work with unions and other political parties to put together a public sector bid to run the railways.
A majority (58%) of Scots back the move, while 19% do not, with net support for the measure rising from 35 to 39.
YouGov polled 1,134 Scots between November 24 and 29.
