Historic win for SNP but change and challenges ahead at Holyrood
Author: bbc.comPublished on: May 9, 2026Country: Scotland
Politics

The SNP won the Scottish elections, marking its fifth consecutive victory, although it did not achieve a majority. SNP leader John Swinney stated that the result was 'significant and emphatic' and expressed his intention to work with other parties, except Reform UK. Despite a pro-independence majority in parliament, Swinney emphasized the need for an SNP majority to advance their cause.
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