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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Craig Paton

Referendum the price of SNP support for Labour government, candidates say

The candidates to succeed Nicola Sturgeon have said the price of SNP support under their leadership for a minority Labour government after the next election would be another referendum on independence.

Labour could find itself in need of SNP votes at the next election – predicted to come some time in 2024 – but Sir Keir Starmer has repeatedly ruled out a deal with the nationalists.

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