Swinney says he will win independence vote in 2028 and run for election in 2031
SNP leader John Swinney is confident that Scotland will vote for independence in a future referendum, potentially in 2028, and believes he can win it by being persuasive. He plans to run for election in 2031, potentially as the first leader of an independent Scotland.
SNP leader John Swinney is confident that Scotland will vote for independence in a future referendum. He believes that with the UK's exit from the EU, voters will be less susceptible to arguments against independence. Swinney thinks Scotland can become independent within 18 months of a successful referendum, potentially by the end of 2030. He plans to run for election in 2031, potentially as the first leader of an independent Scotland. Swinney is undeterred by opposition from pro-UK parties, claiming their credibility has been diminished. A successful independence referendum could lead to a 'seismic change' in the UK, especially if nationalist parties also gain power in Wales and Northern Ireland.
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