On the recordJuly 14, 2026
John must also declare that without a resultant referendum prior to the next General Election, that election will become a de facto referendum.
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John Swinney
Scottish National Party
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thenational.scotJohn must also declare that without a resultant referendum prior to the next General Election, that election will become a de facto referendum.
On the implications of the next General Election for independence.
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