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Burnham Says Scotland Independence Referendum Could Return if Backed
9/10/2026
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- UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said a further Scottish independence referendum could be held if support emerges.
- Burnham previously told First Minister John Swinney the referendum was “off limits.”
- Swinney said it was first time since 2014 a UK prime minister accepted support for a vote.
- Scottish government released an independence referendum bill urging the UK to transfer powers.
- The 2022 Supreme Court ruled any vote needs UK government agreement.
