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John Swinney: SNP Holyrood majority would warrant second independence referendum

John Swinney said SNP must win a majority to trigger a second referendum as 55.3% voted against independence in 2014, citing Scotland's democratic right to decide.

  • First Minister John Swinney said another Scottish independence referendum would be demanded if the Scottish National Party wins a majority at the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood.
  • Historical precedent shows the SNP majority that preceded the last referendum led to more than two million No votes and 1.6 million Yes votes.
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Scottish first minister says a May majority means new independence push

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John Swinney: SNP Holyrood majority would warrant second independence referendum

The First Minister also questioned the future of Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister.

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The Herald Scotland broke the news in Scotland, United Kingdom on Saturday, January 17, 2026.
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