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SNP Leaders Push Independence Referendum Amid Cost of Living Debate

3/31/2026

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SNP leader John Swinney and Scottish Green party co-leaders participated in an independence march in Edinburgh, advocating for a new referendum if the SNP secures a majority in the upcoming Holyrood elections.
Swinney criticized the UK government for high energy costs in Scotland.
Opposition leaders, including Scottish Conservative Russell Findlay, emphasized that the election should prioritize pressing issues like the cost of living.
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar committed to enhancing NHS services, while Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton suggested measures to lower living costs.
Scotland voted to remain in the UK in 2014.

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SNP leader John Swinney and Scottish Green party co-leaders participated in an independence march in Edinburgh, advocating for a new referendum if the SNP secures a majority in the upcoming Holyrood elections.
Swinney criticized the UK government for high energy costs in Scotland.
Opposition leaders, including Scottish Conservative Russell Findlay, emphasized that the election should prioritize pressing issues like the cost of living.
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar committed to enhancing NHS services, while Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton suggested measures to lower living costs.
Scotland voted to remain in the UK in 2014.