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Swinney aiming for independence referendum by 2031

Swinney aiming for independence referendum by 2031
BBC Scotland Monday 14 September 2026, 11:39 UTC 1 min read
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The FM has signed an agreement with other nationalist leaders predicting "Westminster's time is coming to an end".

The FM has signed an agreement with other nationalist leaders predicting "Westminster's time is coming to an end".
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