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PM would consider independence referendum if 'clear consensus' emerges

PM would consider independence referendum if 'clear consensus' emerges
BBC Scotland Wednesday 09 September 2026, 17:32 UTC 1 min read
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Andy Burnham had previously told First Minister John Swinney that a second referendum is "off limits".

Andy Burnham had previously told First Minister John Swinney that a second referendum is "off limits".
Andy Burnham (PERSON) John Swinney (PERSON)
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