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flag SNP leader Swinney urges strategic voting for a majority to secure a 2026 independence referendum.

flag Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney is urging independence supporters to vote strategically in the May 2026 Holyrood election, warning that only an SNP majority can trigger a new independence referendum. flag Despite polling showing the SNP’s support dropping to around 35% and projections suggesting it may fall short of the 65 seats needed for a majority under Scotland’s proportional voting system, Swinney insists strong performance in both constituency and regional list votes is crucial. flag He cited the 2011 majority as a precedent and argued that without a majority, the SNP would face governance challenges, including reliance on coalitions. flag Swinney emphasized improving living standards, blaming Westminster policies like Brexit and austerity, and framed independence as a solution to Scotland’s economic and political challenges.

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