Scotland closer to independence now than in 2014
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With UK a 'declining state', Scotland's young generation knows independence is the answer – John Swinney
As part of the UK, Scotland has been dragged out the European Union against its will, suffered 14 years of Tory austerity, and can only look enviously at countries like Ireland, Norway and Belgium, wr
Scotland closer to independence now than in 2014, insists Swinney
The First Minister and SNP leader was speaking at an event marking the 10th anniversary of the independence referendum.
Swinney on indyref 10 years on: 'Scotland closer to independence now than in 2014'
"So, people can see the positive impact of decisions been taken here in Scotland." Mr Swinney said the challenge for independence supporters is to "extend that on to other issues
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