Scotland closer to independence now than in 2014
Scotland closer to independence now than in 2014, insists Swinney
The First Minister and SNP leader was speaking at an event marking the 10th anniversary of the independence referendum.
Swinney on indyref 10 years on: 'Scotland closer to independence now than in 2014'
"So, people can see the positive impact of decisions been taken here in Scotland." Mr Swinney said the challenge for independence supporters is to "extend that on to other issues
Swinney faces questions on anniversary of Scotland voting No to independence
John Swinney is answering questions on the tenth anniversary of Scotland voting No in 2014’s independence referendum. The First Minister will take MSPs’ questions after they sparred on Wednesday in the Scottish Parliament on the nation’s future in the UK.
Indyref left ‘overwhelmingly positive legacy’ in Scotland – Swinney
Swinney - The First Minister is to tell an audience of supporters that Yes campaigners ‘picked themselves up, dusted themselves down, and looked to the future’.
'No shortcut to independence' - Swinney
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Independent Scotland and united Ireland will happen, Swinney says
John Swinney has backed Nicola Sturgeon’s prediction that Scottish independence and Irish unification will happen amid a wider shake-up in the UK. Scotland’s First Minister told activists in Edinburgh that he agreed with the former SNP leader’s assessment of the future of Britain.
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Irish reunification will happen, Scotland's First Minister believes
Scotland's First Minister and former First Minister, who are in favor of Scottish independence, both believe Irish ...