John Swinney Vows To Hold Scottish Independence Referendum By 2028 Despite UK Opposition

First Minister John Swinney declared it was perfectly conceivable that Scotland could hold a second independence referendum as soon as 2028.

“- Published Scotland could have a second independence referendum as soon as 2028, First Minister John Swinney has said”

BBC

Swinney told a BBC Scotland Debate Night audience that the people of Scotland were entitled to decide their own constitutional future but were stuck in a constitutional logjam.

BBC

The Scottish Daily Express reported Swinney claiming he won't allow Sir Keir Starmer to block a referendum if the SNP achieves a majority.

Labour UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting ruled out a second referendum, saying the country has had enough of chaos.

The SNP responded by accusing Labour of sticking two fingers up at Scottish voters.

The debate over a second referendum exposed deep divisions between Holyrood and Westminster.

Labour leader Anas Sarwar told the BBC the next month's election was not about independence.

Scottish Daily Express

Green co-leader Ross Greer said a majority of pro-independence MSPs would represent a mandate for a referendum.

Immigration emerged as a major campaign issue, with Reform UK's Scottish leader Malcolm Offord saying another referendum would be divisive.

Glasgow houses more asylum seekers than any city outside London.

Swinney insisted he has a secret plan to secure a vote to break up the UK.

“Wes Streeting has ruled out a second Scottish independence referendum under a Labour government, saying the UK has endured enough "chaos" in recent years”

The Herald

The Labour UK Government is likely to shut down any attempts to transfer powers for a Scexit vote.

Both Nicola Sturgeon and Humza Yousaf asked the UK Government for a Section 35 but were knocked back.

Some polls have suggested that the SNP could win a majority of 65 seats.

This carve-up of the electoral system will mean another SNP Government on just over 30% of the vote.