A win for the Scottish National Party does not mean the UK is ‘cracking at the seams’
Scotland is electing 129 members to its devolved parliament, with the Scottish National Party (SNP) expected to retain power despite a predicted drop in vote share. The SNP's continued ascendancy is seen as a potential mandate for a fresh independence referendum, but London is unlikely to agree.
Scotland is voting on Thursday to elect 129 members to its devolved parliament. The Scottish National Party (SNP) is expected to remain in power, despite a predicted 10% or more drop in vote share. The SNP has governed since 2007 and views an overall majority as a mandate for a fresh independence referendum. However, London is unlikely to agree to a second referendum. SNP leader John Swinney has expressed willingness to cooperate with Sinn Féin and Plaid Cymru, parties committed to constitutional change. The SNP's goal of independence remains stymied by the lack of agreement on a second referendum, a demand that Westminster is unlikely to concede.
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