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John Swinney: But ultimately, Scotland’s constitutional future should be a matter only for the people of Scotland.

On the recordSeptember 1, 2026
But ultimately, Scotland’s constitutional future should be a matter only for the people of Scotland.
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John Swinney
Scottish National Party

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On Scotland's constitutional future.

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