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Burnham Told Swinney Independence ‘Off Limits’, Says Alexander
Burnham said a new vote would distract from economic priorities and cost-of-living relief as Scotland’s government continues to press for another referendum.
- On Thursday, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham met Scottish First Minister John Swinney in Glasgow, where Burnham ruled out a new Scottish independence referendum, citing economic priorities.
- Scotland held an independence referendum in 2014 in which 55 percent of people voted to remain in the United Kingdom, though the government has pushed for another vote citing 62 percent of Scots opposed leaving the European Union.
- Burnham said his government will focus on "practical measures to help people live well" across "every postcode," while Swinney argued independence could bring the country out of "political chaos and economic stagnation."
- The Prime Minister committed not to bypass the Scottish Parliament in further devolution of powers, and agreed that UK Government engagement with devolved administrations must improve.
- Later on Thursday, Burnham met Wales First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth before attending the opening of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
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