If Westminster fails Scotland yet again, it will be clearer than ever that the only way we can take the powers we need to deliver the progress people want is with the fresh start of independence.
On the recordJuly 19, 2026
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John Swinney
Scottish National Party
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thenational.scotEditor's note · Context
Warning about the consequences of Westminster's failures.
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