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First Minister Swinney says SNP majority in May could trigger a second independence referendum, tying Scotland's fate to both the original article and the new reference.
Swinney maintains a Holyrood majority is required to trigger a referendum, referencing the 2011 precedent that led to a 2014 vote.
Swinney frames Scotland's right to decide its own future as a democratic entitlement within the UK, aligning referendum potential with constitutional rights.
Swinney predicts Keir Starmer would not be PM if the SNP wins a Holyrood majority, signaling a potential Westminster shift alongside a referendum move.
The SNP remains the largest party in Scotland's 129-seat Parliament, yet polling suggests a potential shortfall in securing an overall majority.
The article notes the 2014 referendum followed the 2011 SNP majority, reinforcing the historical pattern Swinney cites.
Swinney frames indyref2 as central to Scotland's constitutional future, underscoring the democratic right to decide.
Swinney hints Westminster resistance to a referendum but notes tactics could be deployed if the people back the question.
Swinney cites the 2011 precedent as a plausible pathway for a second referendum if SNP gains a majority in May.
The piece highlights ongoing political tension, including Labour's critique of Swinney and SNP's electoral strategy.