The Scottish National Party, led by Nicola Sturgeon, has long championed independence for Scotland, and the issue remains a central topic in Scottish politics.

The sharp divides that emerged in the Scottish National Party’s recent leadership election reflected the extent to which factional tensions were long held in check through hopes that Scottish independence could be achieved soon. Yet in the past 18 months, this sense of political self-confidence within the SNP has gradually dissipated.

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