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  1. Andy Burnham ruled out a second Scottish independence referendum and visited Ilkeston during a listening tour, amid political discussions involving Keir Starmer and John Swinney.

As Scottish First Minister, John Swinney is involved in political discussions where Andy Burnham applies Northern Ireland's political rules to the viability of a Scottish referendum.

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As Scottish First Minister, John Swinney is involved in political discussions where Andy Burnham applies Northern Ireland's political rules to the viability of a Scottish referendum.

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  1. Burnham links Brexit reversal and EEA membership to supporting Scottish independence.1 source
  2. Swinney agrees that Westminster is not functioning as a viable partner, while Burnham hints at further devolutionary powers for Holyrood.Sub-event
  3. John Swinney is actively pursuing a referendum bid for Scotland, seeking support from Sinn Féin and utilizing the platform of the Scottish Parliament.Sub-event
  4. Andy Burnham suggests that referendum conditions apply to Scotland, referencing the Good Friday Agreement and facing questioning from Chris Law.Sub-event
  5. Swinney discusses referendum viability with Burnham, applying NI political rules to Scotland.1 source

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