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Alex Kerr Casts Deciding Vote to Halt Independence Amendment

By Drooid · Sep 22, 2026, 6:11 PM UTC · How we work

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National Secretary Alex Kerr cast the deciding vote, halting the amendment’s debate.
SNP leader John Swinney and deputy Keith Brown blocked the grassroots independence amendment.
More than 50 SNP branches urged a national campaign and a general-election independence vote.
Deputy leader Keith Brown announced a £100,000 war chest for a hearts-and-minds independence campaign.
Critics said the £100,000 would barely fund leaflets and ads, showing limited seriousness.

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National Secretary Alex Kerr cast the deciding vote, halting the amendment’s debate.
SNP leader John Swinney and deputy Keith Brown blocked the grassroots independence amendment.
More than 50 SNP branches urged a national campaign and a general-election independence vote.
Deputy leader Keith Brown announced a £100,000 war chest for a hearts-and-minds independence campaign.
Critics said the £100,000 would barely fund leaflets and ads, showing limited seriousness.