SINCE the SNP came to power at Holyrood almost 20 years ago, they’ve been able to keep the independence case strong by pointing to both Tory and Labour governments uninterested in improving relations with Scotland and implementing right-leaning policies at odds with the country’s values.
But as Keir Starmer packs up boxes ready to depart Number 10, Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham looks all but certain to be the next UK prime minister, and he may pose a whole new challenge for John Swinney’s party.
