John Swinney announced that the SNP is launching its 'most sophisticated campaign in history' for Scottish independence, backed by a six-figure war chest named 'Choose Scotland'.
01Summary
- 01John Swinney told the SNP party conference in Aberdeen on Saturday that the second referendum campaign 'has already begun'.
- 02The SNP will use a 'six-figure war chest' to fund its 'Choose Scotland' campaign.
- 03Leading SNP figures said a hung Westminster parliament is the most realistic path to securing a second independence referendum.
- 04Deputy first minister Jenny Gilruth said the SNP would welcome an early general election to reenergise the push for independence.
- 05UK prime minister Andy Burnham said the Scottish government should 'move beyond' the independence question and focus on the cost of living crisis.
02Why it matters
This matters because it signals a renewed push for Scottish independence, potentially reshaping UK politics if the SNP gains significant seats in the next general election.
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