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Burnham urged to ‘bring it on’ and allow second Scottish independence vote
SNP Economy Secretary Stephen Flynn calls on Prime Minister Burnham to allow Scottish voters to decide on independence, officials said.
- On Thursday, Economy, Tourism and Transport Secretary Stephen Flynn opened the Scottish National Party conference in Aberdeen by challenging Prime Minister Andy Burnham to offer Scotland a "constitutional choice" on independence.
- First Minister John Swinney is pushing for another referendum before 2031, yet Burnham recently declared the issue "off limits," despite appearing to suggest conditions for a vote earlier this year.
- Flynn told delegates that the "electoral success" of nationalist parties across the United Kingdom has consequences, adding, "If he believes the United Kingdom status quo is worth saving – then bring it on."
- Scottish Labour deputy leader Dame Jackie Baillie dismissed the demand as a "distraction," arguing the SNP should focus on public services rather than "constantly seeking constitutional fights" or returning to the division of 2014.
- The SNP continues its major pro-independence campaign as Burnham is expected to visit Scotland on Friday, asserting they are "winning the argument" despite opposition from unionist politicians.
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Stephen Flynn tells Andy Burnham ‘bring it on’ and allow independence referendum
ANDY Burnham is being challenged to “bring it on” and allow a second independence referendum – with a leading member of John Swinney’s Government insisting the Prime Minister should “let the people of Scotland decide”
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Leaning Left3Leaning Right2Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution38% Left, 37% Center
Bias Distribution
- 38% of the sources lean Left, 37% of the sources are Center
38% Left
L 38%
C 37%
R 25%
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