SNP majority would be 'green light' for second independence vote, says Swinney
Speaking to Sunday Morning With Trevor Phillips, Swinney says he believes the Scottish National Party (SNP) had to do "really well" in May's vote for there to be another independence referendum.
Sunday 18 January 2026 11:15, UK
Scottish first minister and SNP leader John Swinney says he will demand another independence referendum if his party wins the Scottish elections.