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FM calls for referendum powers as draft independence bill published

FM calls for referendum powers as draft independence bill published
BBC Scotland Friday 28 August 2026, 11:17 UTC 1 min read
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The draft bill would be introduced into Parliament if the Scottish government secured the necessary powers from the UK government.

The draft bill would be introduced into Parliament if the Scottish government secured the necessary powers from the UK government.
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