Scotland’s Pro-Independence SNP Wins; Misses Out on Majority

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Scotland’s Pro-Independence SNP Wins; Misses Out on Majority

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The Scottish National Party secured a record fifth straight term in government but fell short of the majority that leader John Swinney said would have given him a mandate for a new referendum on Scotland leaving the UK. This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources.

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This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources. Sources in this event include BBC News, Bloomberg.

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Scotland’s Pro-Independence SNP Wins; Misses Out on Majority
Bloomberg
Bloomberg
Lean Left
5/8/2026

Scotland’s Pro-Independence SNP Wins; Misses Out on Majority

The Scottish National Party secured a record fifth straight term in government but fell short of the majority that leader John Swinney said would have given him a mandate for a new referendum on Scotland leaving the UK.

John Swinney, who is bald with glasses, poses in front of a cohort of SNP MSPs
BBC News
BBC News
Lean Left
5/9/2026

SNP leader John Swinney rules out Holyrood talks with Reform UK

SNP leader John Swinney has ruled out any negotiations with Reform UK as his party seeks to return to government. While the SNP comfortably won a fifth successive Holyrood election, the party is seven seats short of a majority - meaning it will have to rely on help from other parties to pass laws. Labour and Reform UK.