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Scotland’s Deputy First Minister calls for early Westminster election

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Paton, C. (2026, October 15). Scotland’s Deputy First Minister calls for early Westminster election. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/westminster-scotland-labour-snp-aberdeen-b1300944.html

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Scotland’s Deputy First Minister, Jenny Gilruth, called for an early general election during a speech on Thursday at her party's conference in Aberdeen. She cited a More in Common study showing 48% support for Scottish independence and expressed confidence in the SNP’s strong electoral performance from May. Rejecting claims that the campaign was aimed only at energizing the party base, Gilruth emphasized using this support to build a case for independence.

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Jenny Gilruth, Scotland’s Deputy First Minister, has called for an early Westminster election to capitalize on recent support for Scottish independence. Speaking to the Press Association in Aberdeen on Thursday, she welcomed a More in Common study showing 48% support for independence and stated that her party would use this strength to build their case for independence. Gilruth emphasized that the SNP's upcoming conference was part of their ongoing message, rejecting claims that the campaign aimed solely at energizing the party’s base. The SNP is set to hold its annual conference in Aberdeen on Thursday and Saturday, where party delegates will hear from senior leaders including the First Minister.

Written for “Early Westminster Election Call” on 2026-10-15, grounded in this article and the 0 other(s) covering the same event.

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Craig Paton

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A separate study by More in Common found 48% support for independence. asserted

study → find → independence

Speaking to the Press Association in the conference hall on Thursday, Jenny Gilruth said: “We would welcome an early election. asserted

We → speak → election

She added: “We welcome the polling around about support for independence and, of course, we would welcome an early general election to solidify that support.” asserted

we → add → support

Party delegates will gather in Aberdeen on Thursday to hear from senior leaders, with the First Minister due to speak on Saturday. asserted

Minister → gather → Saturday

Ms Gilruth rejected assertions that the campaign was simply to energise the party’s base. asserted

campaign → reject → base

“I think we’ve got plenty to say to members,” she said. asserted

she → think → members

“Members will be hearing from the First Minister, from myself and a range of other ministers and delegates around about these issues. asserted

Members → hear → issues

“We really do come off the back of a very strong election result for the SNP and I think it is important not to forget that – that was only in May. uncertain

that → come → May

“Support for independence, support for the SNP remains strong and, of course, we will use that strength to build the case for independence and the launch of the campaign at conference is really part of that message.” asserted

launch → remain → message

Scotland’s Deputy First Minister calls for early Westminster election

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