Episode #45: John Swinney's Vision for an Independent Scotland Unlikely Ahead of Elections in 2026
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Show Notes
In this episode, we spoke with Nicolás de Miguel Castillo to discuss the problems facing First Minister John Swinney and the Scottish National Party (SNP) ahead of the 2026 Holyrood elections. We delve into the structural issues that influence Swinney's current COLD status, how his plan to achieve Scottish independence is constrained by the electoral system and who, if any, opposition parties are capitalising on Swinney's weakness. Finally, we explore how the independence debate is perceived at a European level.
Remember to read Nicolás's article here: https://raiagroup.org/swinney-cold-ahead-of-2026-scottish-elections