The sentencing of Peter Murrell brings limited closure to a major scandal. But John Swinney’s government faces new challenges in a changing landscape The Scottish National party (SNP) is accustomed to presenting Westminster dysfunction as a boost to its case for independence. But the political ...
Source: [Guardian Politics](https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jun/23/the-guardian-view-on-the-politics-of-scotland-like-labour-the-snp-is-in-need-of-renewal)