That future belongs to the people of Scotland - and no-one else.
John Swinney: “That future belongs to the people of Scotland - and no-one else.”
On the recordAugust 28, 2026
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John Swinney
Scottish National Party
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bbc.co.ukEditor's note · Context
Affirming the right of Scots to decide their future.
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