1. The new hero of Scottish independence? Nigel Farage  politico.eu
  2. Swinney says ‘precedent is on my side’ to secure indyref2  BBC
  3. Is John Swinney the most tragic figure in British politics?  The Telegraph
  4. With Reform on the rise and Labour stalling, the SNP won’t need to do much to stay in power  Sky News
  5. SNP members back Swinney’s independence plan for Holyrood election  BBC