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The article discusses the recent electoral shift in Scotland, where the Scottish National Party (SNP) lost its dominant position to Scottish Labour. The SNP's vote share decreased by a third, and public dissatisfaction with the party's governance and policy failures contributed to this outcome. Additionally, the salience of constitutional issues, particularly Scottish independence, has declined, leading to a fracturing of the pro-independence coalition. The article suggests that the SNP's ability to recover and maintain support will depend on its ability to differentiate itself from Labour and address voter concerns. [Extracted from the article] |
