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Sir Keir Starmer Rules Out Second Scottish Independence Referendum While He Is Prime Minister
- In a BBC interview from Glasgow in early 2025, Sir Keir Starmer stated that he does not anticipate a second Scottish independence referendum occurring while he remains Prime Minister.
- This stance follows the 2014 referendum where 55% voted against independence, and successive UK governments, including Starmer's Labour leader, have denied SNP requests for another vote.
- Starmer highlighted his focus on key issues such as employment, energy, security, and the cost-of-living crisis, noting in discussions with John Swinney of the SNP that a referendum would only be considered if there is a pro-independence majority.
- Starmer stated "an independence referendum is not a priority" and highlighted a recent big election win aimed at stabilizing the economy and building a stronger Scotland within the UK.
- The position implies continued UK government resistance to another referendum despite rising independence support in polls and SNP calls that the decision should reflect the Scottish people's will.
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Scottish Independence Not ‘First Priority,’ Says Starmer
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said that Scottish independence has not been raised as a top priority in discussions with First Minister John Swinney, despite the latter recently relaunching a campaign for a second referendum on the issue. Speaking during a visit to Scotland ahead of Thursday’s Hamilton, Larkhall, and Stonehouse by-election, Starmer told Radio Scotland’s “Good Morning Scotland” that his talks with Swinney had centred on more…
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