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John Swinney: “The people of Scotland are entitled to decide their own future.”

On the recordSeptember 23, 2026
The people of Scotland are entitled to decide their own future.
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John Swinney
Scottish National Party

Editor's note · Context

First Minister addressing the right to a referendum.

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