Scottish leader John Swinney says he is seeking talks with Labour’s Keir Starmer after what he describes as a “big shift” in the prime minister’s stance on holding a second independence referendum (Indyref2). Swinney indicates Labour should engage on the issue, framing the proposal around whether there is public demand for such a vote.
In the outlet reporting, Swinney tells MPs that an Indyref2 could proceed if public opinion shows a clear desire for it. The report presents this as a response to developments in the prime minister’s position, but does not include further details of any specific negotiations, timelines, or conditions agreed between the parties.
The second source provided has no additional text beyond the shared headline, so there is limited information on corroboration or differing emphasis from that outlet. Overall, the articles align on Swinney’s call for discussion and his stated linkage of a potential referendum to public support.
