On the recordJune 30, 2026
However, Scotland is a nation and not a region, and there has now been a pro-independence majority in Holyrood for four elections in a row.
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John Swinney
Scottish National Party
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thenational.scotEditor's note · Context
Emphasizing Scotland's national identity in response to proposals.
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