UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham told Scottish First Minister John Swinney that holding a new independence referendum is impossible. This was reported by Reuters, writes UNN.
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During a meeting in Glasgow, Burnham emphasized that a new plebiscite would only divert attention from economic development and support for families suffering from the rising cost of living.
According to a spokesperson for the British Prime Minister, these issues should remain a priority for the government.
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Scotland already held an independence referendum in 2014, when the majority of voters voted to remain part of the United Kingdom.
Burnham's statement came amid demands by the Scottish National Party (SNP) for a new independence referendum. Scottish First Minister John Swinney previously stated that a victory for independence supporters in the elections should serve as the basis for a new vote.
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The issue of Scottish independence remains one of the key topics in British politics. In the 2014 referendum, 55% of voters voted to keep Scotland in the United Kingdom, while 45% supported independence. After Brexit, the Scottish National Party (SNP) repeatedly called for a new referendum, but the UK Supreme Court ruled in 2022 that the Scottish government cannot organize such a vote without the consent of the UK Parliament.