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Jordan Reynolds

Scotland held back by the decisions of Westminster, Swinney tells rally

First Minister John Swinney speaks at a rally for independence (Jane Barlow/PA) - (PA Wire)

John Swinney has told crowds at a pro-independence rally that Scotland is being “held back by the decisions of Westminster”.

It comes after the First Minister and SNP leader insisted ahead of the march in Edinburgh on Saturday that the “prize” of Scottish independence is up for grabs when Scots go to the polls in May.

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