SNP to ask for another independence referendum if they secure Scotland majority

The SNP’s Westminster leader Stephen Flynn says if his party wins a majority of seats in this week’s Scottish parliament election, they will take it as a mandate to demand a fresh independence referendum.

The pro-independence campaign lost a referendum in 2014 by 55% to 45%.

But Flynn said: “If next Thursday we break the electoral system in Scotland once again, we secure that majority that… delivers us the opportunity of a fresh start with independence.”

He went on to say the UK is “broken beyond repair” and that Scotland needs to be able to take power for itself.

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  4. Is Israel pressuring Sky News into not reporting on the vicious and unprovoked assault on a Christian Nun in Jerusalem?! This is very concerning. Christians and Christianity are under attack and Sky News is absent at the wheel!! We must protect Christians 🙏✝️

  6. Indyref2 isn't relevant. These are LOCAL elections, not a full GENERAL election. So Moot. SNP – wait until 2029 for GE and Indyref2 mandate.

  7. Every country should reclaim their country and heritage back, Wales should do the same. Also, Northern Ireland should be handed back to the South where it rightfully belongs☘

  9. And a civil war against the UK government? Get it into your thick heads SNP. England, Scotland & Wales will unite for Great Britain/United Kingdom.

  10. It's crazy how they endlessly go on about "we need to leave the UK so we can rejoin the EU", yet we never hear any updates from them on what talks they've had with the EU to say if they'll happen, nor on which currency they'll use, and how much oil they think remains, given that seems to be where they expect most of their money will come from

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