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  1. Discussions were held in Belfast regarding UK political movements, focusing on constitutional change and the cause of self-determination involving Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.
  2. John Swinney leverages the independence majority in the Scottish Parliament while rejecting the authority of the UK government, facing scrutiny from peers like Malcolm Offord.
  3. John Swinney uses Edinburgh as the base for his independence push, while leadership pressure mounts for figures like Keir Starmer and Andy Burnham.

Leadership discussions involving Andy Burnham and Keir Starmer are underway, with the potential for bloc rejoining and legislative seats being explored.

2 reports, 2 independent Updated Jun 28
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Leadership discussions involving Andy Burnham and Keir Starmer are underway, with the potential for bloc rejoining and legislative seats being explored.

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Andy BurnhamparliamentKeir Starmer

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John Swinney uses Edinburgh as the base for his independence push, while leadership pressure mounts for figures like Keir Starmer and Andy Burnham.

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