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Swinney faces new conference showdown with SNP members over independence strategy

The Scottish National Party plans to debate a proposed independence date of May 1, 2027, reflecting growing grassroots support and strategic shifts after the 2014 referendum.

Summary by The Herald Scotland
John Swinney is set to face a debate with SNP members behind 'an independence day' plan after their initial conference motion was dismissed.

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The NationalThe National
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SNP members set to debate 'independence day' plans at conference

Members at the upcoming SNP conference look set to debate plans for Scotland's "independence day" ...

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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The Herald ScotlandThe Herald Scotland
Lean Left

Swinney faces new conference showdown with SNP members over independence strategy

John Swinney is set to face a debate with SNP members behind 'an independence day' plan after their initial conference motion was dismissed.

·Scotland, United Kingdom
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The Herald Scotland broke the news in Scotland, United Kingdom on Thursday, September 4, 2025.
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