SNP pledge first day of Holyrood vote on independence
The SNP has pledged to bring forward a vote on holding a second independence referendum on the first sitting day of the new Scottish Parliament. John Swinney claims an SNP win on May 7 will force the UK government to agree to a second referendum.
The SNP has moved the goalposts on its demands for a second independence referendum. John Swinney's aides say he will still seek legal powers from Westminster to hold a new vote even if he fails to win an overall majority in the Scottish Parliament elections on May 7. The SNP will bring forward a vote to approve obtaining a Section 30 order from the UK Government, allowing for an independence vote. A senior aide confirmed the vote will take place even with a minority government. John Swinney vowed to publish a draft referendum Bill but it will have no legal standing without a Section 30 Order. The UK Supreme Court ruled in 2022 that only the UK Government can legislate for an independence referendum.
This content was automatically generated and/or translated by AI. It may contain inaccuracies. Please refer to the original sources for verification.