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Scotland Eyes Second Independence Referendum by 2028

4/13/2026

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  • First Minister John Swinney said Scotland could hold a second independence referendum as early as 2028.
  • In a BBC debate, Swinney argued Scotland should decide its constitutional future.
  • Labour leader Anas Sarwar and Conservative chief Russell Findlay argued the focus should be on NHS and the cost of living, not independence.
  • The UK government must approve any referendum, and Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been skeptical about another vote.