SNP majority would be ‘green light’ for second independence vote, says Swinney

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SNP majority would be 'green light' for second independence vote, says Swinney

Scottish first minister and SNP leader John Swinney says he will demand another independence referendum if his party wins the Scottish elections.

Speaking to Sunday Morning With Trevor Phillips, Swinney says he believes the Scottish National Party (SNP) had to do "really well" in May’s vote for there to be another independence referendum.

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Date: January 18, 2026