“I’m not sure it immediately puts independence on the agenda.”
May 8, 2026
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as posted by the channelWe’ll soon know the results in Holyrood and the Senedd, but it’s expected every devolved government will be led by nationalist parties for the first time.
Ed and George assess what this means for the likelihood of independence referendums in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland in the short-term.
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