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SNP Wins Fifth Term, Trump Praises Swinney; Labour Falters

5/9/2026

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The Scottish National Party won 58 of 129 Holyrood seats, securing a fifth straight victory.
U.S. President Donald Trump praised First Minister John Swinney after the SNP’s win.
John Swinney urged Downing Street to give Scotland more respect after Labour’s losses.
Labour’s defeat in Scotland intensified calls for Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to set a departure timetable.
Reform UK added 34 Welsh Parliament seats, captured 1,440 English wards and gained 14 councils.

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The Scottish National Party won 58 of 129 Holyrood seats, securing a fifth straight victory.
U.S. President Donald Trump praised First Minister John Swinney after the SNP’s win.
John Swinney urged Downing Street to give Scotland more respect after Labour’s losses.
Labour’s defeat in Scotland intensified calls for Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to set a departure timetable.
Reform UK added 34 Welsh Parliament seats, captured 1,440 English wards and gained 14 councils.