Scottish First Minister Pledges New Independence Referendum if SNP Wins Majority

Scotland's First Minister John Swinney stated he would seek another independence referendum if the Scottish National Party (SNP) wins a majority in the May Scottish parliament elections. The SNP, which has governed Scotland for nearly 19 years, appeals to pro-independence voters amid claims that Brexit altered the political landscape since the 2014 referendum. Swinney also suggested that such an outcome could end Keir Starmer's tenure as UK prime minister, despite legal barriers requiring UK parliament approval for a new referendum.