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Michael Gove 'in agreement' with SNP leader John Swinney over independence
- Michael Gove told BBC Scotland on May 19, 2025, that he does not believe another Scottish independence referendum is necessary at the moment but acknowledged it might need reviewing if there is overwhelming public support.
- This position follows the SNP’s heavy defeat in the 2024 general election, ongoing political challenges, and the First Minister John Swinney’s plan to secure demonstrable support ahead of next year’s Holyrood poll.
- Both Gove and Swinney agree that Westminster has the authority to decide on any referendum request and that confidence in SNP governance could influence potential reconsideration of another vote.
- Gove suggested that if the SNP were to govern in a manner that inspires public trust, the circumstances regarding a potential referendum could change.
- The shared stance suggests Westminster could reconsider a second referendum if public support grows, while the SNP intends to make the independence question central in the 2026 Holyrood election campaign.
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