Scottish independence calls grow after Labour losses shake Starmer’s leadership

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Scottish independence calls grow after Labour losses shake Starmer’s leadership Europe

Issued on: 10/05/2026 - 14:44Modified: 10/05/2026 - 14:50

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Fresh demands for a second Scottish independence referendum have intensified after Labour’s heavy election losses across the UK, piling further pressure on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. With the Scottish National Party claiming a sweeping victory in Scotland and Nigel Farage’s Reform UK surging south of the border, SNP figures said the results showed the urgent need for Scotland to break away from Westminster.

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