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Scottish First Minister John Swinney says the people must have a choice about their future
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3:10Now PlayingScottish First Minister John Swinney says the people of Scotland must have a choice about their future as President Donald Trump congratulated him on his victory.
The Scottish parliament now has more pro-independence MSPs than at any point, although the SNP failed to secure a majority.
Sky's Scotland correspondent Connor Gillies has this report.
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