JK Rowling is better placed to lead the campaign against Scottish independence than Jeremy Corbyn, a poll of 2,000 voters for The Telegraph has found.

Twice as many people said the Harry Potter author should lead the pro-UK campaign than the current Labour leader.

The result will be seen as an embarrassment for Mr Corbyn, who has lead the official Opposition in Westminster for 18 months.

By contrast Theresa May, the Prime Minister, and Ruth Davidson, the Scottish Tory leader, both poll above Ms Rowling despite concerns about the Conservatives’ appeal north of the border.