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John Swinney: In May, the largest number of pro-independence MSPs in history voted to support the call for powers to hold a referendum…

On the recordAugust 28, 2026
In May, the largest number of pro-independence MSPs in history voted to support the call for powers to hold a referendum on Scottish independence to be devolved to the Scottish Parliament.
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John Swinney
Scottish National Party

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Announcing draft legislation for a second independence referendum.

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