How the SNP won the Scottish election

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If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like ‘John Swinney: the election interview’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002sqypJohn Swinney’s SNP has come out on top in the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections. The BBC’s Phil Sim, former Scottish Labour leader Johann Lamont and ex-SNP MP Stewart McDonald tell us what the outcome means for Anas Sarwar’s future and for the debate about another independence referendum. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Natalie Higgins.Get in touch: [email protected]

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