Scottish Parliament Backs Move for New Independence Vote
The motion is expected to pass with SNP and Green support as Westminster signals it will reject another referendum request.
- On Tuesday, Scottish Parliament will vote on First Minister John Swinney's motion formally requesting Westminster grant Holyrood powers to hold a second independence referendum through a Section 30 order under the Scotland Act 1998.
- Elections earlier this month delivered the largest ever pro-independence MSP contingent, prompting Swinney to pursue his referendum agenda despite the SNP's failure to secure an overall majority in the May 7 vote.
- Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth highlighted that combined SNP and Green members represent the highest pro-independence MSP count ever, with over 70 expected to back the motion and Scottish Green co-leader Gillian Mackay condemning unionist efforts to block Scotland's constitutional path.
- Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said he cannot imagine approving a second referendum during his tenure, with Downing Street stating the government does 'not support independence or another referendum,' making parliamentary passage unlikely to shift Westminster's stance.
- While Swinney suggested a referendum could occur within two years, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar and Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay filed amendments arguing the five-year term should prioritize NHS care, cost-of-living relief, and education over constitutional matters.
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