Scottish Parliament endorses SNP call for independence referendum
The Scottish Parliament has endorsed the SNP's request for a second independence referendum, emphasizing that decisions about Scotland's future should be made in Scotland. The motion passed with support from SNP and Green MSPs, despite opposition from Labour, Conservative, and Liberal Democrat members. First Minister John Swinney argued that independence could lead to greater prosperity for Scotland, while critics raised concerns about the SNP's financial management and the timing of the referendum discussion.
- ▪The Scottish Parliament voted to support a second independence referendum proposed by the SNP.
- ▪The UK government would need to grant a Section 30 order for the referendum to occur, which they have indicated they will refuse.
- ▪Critics of the SNP highlighted financial issues within the party, particularly following the embezzlement case involving former chief executive Peter Murrell.
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Scottish Parliament endorses SNP call for independence referendumJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleGlenn CampbellScotland political editorPA MediaJohn Swinney told MSPs that independence could deliver greater security and prosperity Angus CochraneSenior political journalist, BBC ScotlandMSPs have endorsed the Scottish government's call for Downing Street to agree to a second independence referendum. The proposition passed a vote at Holyrood with the backing of SNP and Green MSPs.The UK government would have to transfer powers to Holyrood for a second referendum to take place - but Labour ministers have repeatedly said they would refuse to do so.Opposition parliamentarians used the debate to raise concerns about the criminality of former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell, who…
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