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Katrine Bussey

Westminster can not be ‘let off the hook’ on Scottish independence, Swinney says

The Scottish Government would have a mandate to start independence negotiations with the UK if it wins a majority of MPs north of the border at the next general election, the Deputy First Minister has said.

John Swinney spoke out after Nicola Sturgeon unveiled plans to hold a second vote of independence on October 19 2023.

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