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Swinney Says He Will Push Burnham for Powers to Hold Scottish Independence Vote
Swinney wants talks on cost-of-living relief, more devolved powers and a path to a second independence referendum.
- On Tuesday, Scottish First Minister John Swinney held talks with Prime Minister Andy Burnham, pushing for cooperation on the cost-of-living crisis while restating his mandate for an independence referendum.
- Replacing Sir Keir Starmer on Monday, Burnham assumed office amid Swinney's calls for a reset; the First Minister noted relations with Westminster had deteriorated over the last year.
- During the conversation, Burnham "slapped down" Swinney's demand for a second independence referendum; a UK Government source said both leaders would have to "agree to disagree" on the constitutional issue.
- Swinney invited Burnham to Bute House to discuss devolving economic and energy powers to Scotland, urging the Prime Minister to "give people some breathing space" amid cost-of-living pressures.
- Reform UK Scotland leader Malcolm Offord warned that "good intentions mean nothing without delivery," while opposition figures urged Burnham to prioritize public services over what they called "constitutional distractions.
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Leaning Left7Leaning Right2Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution58% Left
Bias Distribution
- 58% of the sources lean Left
58% Left
L 58%
C 25%
R 17%
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