Politics · 21 July 2026
Andy Burnham told John Swinney to 'agree to disagree' on independence
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Andy Burnham told Scotland's First Minister John Swinney they would have to "agree to disagree" on Scottish independence during their first phone call on Tuesday. A UK government source said Mr Burnham isn't focused on the issue, despite Mr Swinney stressing Holyrood's pro-independence majority. Both leaders described the call as positive and want to work together on other issues.
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