The SNP must be 'honest' about the economic reality of Scottish independence in a post-Covid world, pro-Union campaigners have said.
It comes as the Scottish Government prepares to publish its annual GERS report this week, which estimates the difference between what Scotland raises in taxation and what is spent on its public services.
Economic experts believe the latest data will show the existing deficit has grown further than last year as Scotland's economy is rocked by the global pandemic.
Support for Scottish independence has risen over the last five months as Scots have consistently ranked Nicola Sturgeon's response to health crisis above that of Boris Johnson's.