SNP Conference: John Swinney’s “Secret Plan” and the Battle for 2026
Update: 2025-10-15
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John Swinney’s independence strategy is set — but is it realistic?
In this week’s episode of Holyrood Sources, Calum Macdonald, Geoff Aberdein, and Andy Maciver dive deep into what really happened at the SNP Conference.
They unpack Swinney’s “Fresh Start with Independence” plan, the internal reaction to his threshold for triggering a new referendum, and what the polls really say about the SNP’s chances in 2026.
Plus:
- Nicola Sturgeon returns to conference with her new book 📚
- The SNP’s 15-second tribute to Alex Salmond sparks backlash
- Geoff reveals a behind-the-scenes story from the 2007 election 🗳️
- The team debate whether Reform UK threatens both Labour and the SNP
- Can the SNP convince voters it’s competent enough to govern — and to lead Scotland to independence?
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