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UK Government Officials Discuss Scottish Independence

Updated 2026-07-23 18:25 UTC 2 sources Neutral

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's chief of staff, Jonathan 'Jon' Burnham, met with Scottish and Welsh officials ahead of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. He stated that a new independence referendum is off limits.

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BBC News

Burnham tells Swinney independence is 'off limits' at Glasgow Commonwealth Games meeting

The heads of the UK, Scottish and Welsh governments came together ahead of the opening of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

2026-07-23 17:49 UTC

Al Jazeera

UK’s Burnham tells Scotland new independence vote is off limits

Visiting Scotland, Burnham says a new referendum would detract from efforts to grow the economy.

2026-07-23 18:07 UTC