A de facto referendum could work for the SNP: but it's a huge risk

Christian Harrison

doi:https://www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/23172893.de-facto-referendum-work-snp---huge-risk/

A de facto referendum could work for the SNP: but it's a huge risk

Christian Harrison

School of Business and Creative Industries

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Abstract

As far as political gambles go, Nicola Sturgeon’s vow to treat the next Westminster election as a de facto referendum would appear to be a big one.

Her pledge, according to polls, divides even the independence-supporting community, let alone voters who are yet to make their mind up on the matter.

It may be, as I’m sure the First Minister will have considered, a road fraught with challenges; but in spite of that, it could be a more effective approach than some have speculated.

Original language	English
Number of pages	14
Specialist publication	The Herald
Publisher	Herald & Times Group
DOIs	https://doi.org/https://www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/23172893.de-facto-referendum-work-snp---huge-risk/
Publication status	Published - 7 Dec 2022

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