Scottish First Minister John Swinney says a second independence referendum would be met with strong support for independence. In comments reported by the Evening Standard, Swinney presents independence as a “fresh start” for Scotland and argues that voters would back the option decisively if another vote is held. The Belfast Telegraph report carries the same core claim, stating that Swinney expects Scots to “resoundingly” support independence in the event of a second referendum. Across both outlets, the focus is on Swinney’s prediction about voter behaviour rather than on detailed policy proposals or voting dates. Neither source, in the provided excerpts, adds new figures, outlines negotiations with the UK Government, or specifies the conditions under which a second vote might occur. Overall, the reporting reflects Swinney’s public position on the likely outcome of a hypothetical second referendum and his broader framing of independence as a path to change for Scotland.