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Starmer Agrees to Meet Swinney to Discuss Issues Including the Constitution
Starmer said he would work with the Scottish Government as the leaders prepare next month’s talks on independence and the future of the union.
- On Tuesday, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer called First Minister John Swinney to congratulate him on the SNP's election victory, agreeing to meet next month to discuss the future of the Union.
- Following Thursday's election, the SNP won 58 seats but fell short of a majority; a record 73 pro-independence MSPs were elected to the 129-seat Scottish Parliament, what Swinney claims is a mandate.
- Despite agreeing to talks, Starmer reiterated that "Labour does not support independence or another referendum." The Prime Minister faces internal pressure from more than 80 MPs calling for his resignation.
- Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay denounced the meeting as an "extraordinary capitulation," arguing Starmer should have told Swinney to focus on day-to-day governance rather than entertaining referendum demands.
- The UK government's manifesto remains unambiguous in opposing a new vote, while the Scottish Government views Westminster's refusal to "consider Scotland's right to decide" as "unsustainable" regarding Scottish independence.
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Keir Starmer to meet Scottish First Minister 'to discuss independence referendum'
Sir Keir Starmer will hold in-person talks with John Swinney "to discuss a referendum on independence", according to the Scottish First Minister. Mr Swinney described the Prime Minister's decision to agree to a face-to face meeting as "particularly welcome".It has been scheduled for next month - so amid extraordinary pressure for Sir Keir to step down, the First Minister may be meeting someone else entirely.No10 has so far denied claims that Sco…
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Leaning Left5Leaning Right2Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution56% Left
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C 22%
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