Swinney insists 'stars are aligning' for Scottish independence
Scottish First Minister John Swinney is pushing for a second independence referendum, claiming the political climate is shifting in favor of the SNP. Despite failing to secure an overall majority in the recent Holyrood elections, Swinney maintains that the movement for statehood is gaining momentum.
Why it matters
The ongoing push for Scottish independence remains a critical constitutional issue that challenges the integrity of the United Kingdom and its internal political stability.
Image source, PA Image caption, John Swinney will deliver his keynote speech to the SNP conference in Aberdeen
John Swinney will insist that "the stars are aligning" for Scottish independence during his keynote speech to the SNP conference later.
The first minister will tell party members in Aberdeen that 2026 has been a turning point in the country's "journey towards statehood".
Swinney will stress that "in Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast, every first minister now supports our nations' right to self-determination".
He will seek to press the case for another independence referendum in the wake of elections in May which saw the SNP win a record fifth term in government at Holyrood.
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