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After a decade of SNP dominance, Scotland’s politics is suddenly in flux

After a decade of SNP dominance, Scotland's politics is in flux as a result of exhaustion and scandal. The prospect of a second independence referendum is off the agenda for now, and Labour is gaining traction in Scotland.

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  • Scotland's politics is in flux as a result of the SNP's electoral dominance coming to an end.
  • Exhaustion and scandal have contributed to the SNP's decline.
  • The prospect of a second independence referendum is off the agenda for now.
  • Labour is gaining traction in Scotland, with the potential to oust the Tories in Westminster.
  • Debate is stirring over the sustainability of Scotland's universal benefits.
After a decade of SNP dominance, Scotland’s politics is suddenly in flux
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