Scotland's feuding nationalists seek election majority to keep independence dream alive


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  • Monday, 26 Apr 2021

FILE PHOTO: SNP candidate for Edinburgh Central Angus Robertson stands in his campaign headquarters in Edinburgh, Scotland, Britain, March 30, 2021. REUTERS/Russell Cheyne

EDINBURGH (Reuters) - For candidate Angus Robertson, helping his Scottish National Party win a majority in May 6 elections would be a dream come true. Beyond that lies a far bigger prize - another referendum and the prospect of breaking from the United Kingdom.

He only needs to look up for inspiration in his push for independence that would end the 314-year union between Scotland and England and profoundly change the course of British history.

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