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What is a referendum?
A referendum is a direct vote by the electorate on a particular proposal, often a change to the constitution. In this story, Swinney criticises the dismissal of independence referendums for Scotland and a united Ireland, highlighting their importance to the Scottish National Party and Sinn Féin's political goals.
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