Swinney sets out latest plan for an independence referendum
Swinney sets out latest plan for an independence referendum
The first minister says a majority of SNP MSPs at Holyrood should be the trigger for a new vote.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article appears mostly accurate, reporting on John Swinney's plan for a Scottish independence referendum. The main claim about the SNP majority triggering a vote is supported by multiple sources. However, the article exhibits a slight bias towards presenting the SNP's perspective.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: A majority of SNP MSPs at Holyrood should be the trigger for a new vote.
- Verification Source #3: Confirms that Swinney's plan involves an SNP majority being the way to secure a second referendum.
- Verification Source #4: States that John Swinney has set out a three-point plan for achieving Scottish independence, implying the referendum is part of the plan.
- Assessment: Supported
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 3: 'SNP majority only way to secure second referendum - Swinney'
- Source 4: 'John Swinney sets out 3-point plan to achieve Scottish independence'