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Experts Give Verdict on Andy Burnham's Scottish Independence Comments

Prime Minister Burnham stated Scotland's future should be decided by its people, prompting First Minister Swinney to seek a meeting and reigniting independence debate.

Summary by The National
ANDY Burnham has been panned as “foolish” and “poorly briefed” on the constitution by experts over his comments about Scottish independence.

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Scottish independence: Does Andy Burnham really understand Scotland?

The Prime Minister probably did not expect to set off fireworks in Holyrood with his comments on Scottish independence this week

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Experts give verdict on Andy Burnham's Scottish independence comments

ANDY Burnham has been panned as “foolish” and “poorly briefed” on the constitution by experts over his comments about Scottish independence.

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Why SNP activists think John Swinney missed the best independence opportunity yet

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Britain Will Be Torn Apart! 3 Autonomous States Demand Independence, Referendum Soon?

Recently, Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham commented in Parliament that if there was a 'clear public opinion or consensus' among the people of Scotland, he might consider allowing another independence referendum.

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The Herald Scotland broke the news in Glasgow, United Kingdom on Sunday, September 13, 2026.
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