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Swinney’s motion backs Scotland’s right to decide future

By Drooid · Sep 22, 2026, 4:20 PM UTC · How we work

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First Minister John Swinney introduced a motion urging Parliament to affirm Scotland's right to decide its future.
The motion is expected to pass with support from Scottish Greens lawmakers.
Labour added an amendment calling for increased efforts to tackle child poverty.
The government will not oppose the amendment, but support may hinge on debate tone.
The Supreme Court ruled in 2022 Scotland cannot hold an independence referendum without Westminster's consent.

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First Minister John Swinney introduced a motion urging Parliament to affirm Scotland's right to decide its future.
The motion is expected to pass with support from Scottish Greens lawmakers.
Labour added an amendment calling for increased efforts to tackle child poverty.
The government will not oppose the amendment, but support may hinge on debate tone.
The Supreme Court ruled in 2022 Scotland cannot hold an independence referendum without Westminster's consent.