John Swinney expressed his concerns to Nicola Sturgeon regarding the timing and feasibility of a second independence referendum, emphasizing the need for careful consideration after the 2014 vote. He noted, "I remember saying to Nicola as she was formulating the message she was going to convey in the aftermath of the Brexit referendum... I was nervous because I was still concerned by how we were able to motivate people in Scotland when we had just had one in 2014."
Swinney reflected on the SNP's losses in the 2017 snap elections, stating that the pledge for a second referendum resonated poorly with voters. He remarked that the party needs to reevaluate its approach to the independence movement, especially after further setbacks in the recent elections.
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