The SNP’s Unlikely Comeback Explained

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In this video, we’re going to have a look at why the SNP did so badly in the General Election and why it’s now looking like they’ve managed to turn their fortunes around.

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SOURCES

Scottish Westminster Polls Since 2024
https://www.electoralcalculus.co.uk/polls_scot.html

Scotland Seat Predictions Next Westminster Election
https://www.electoralcalculus.co.uk/area_scot.html

YouGov Polling on Policy Confidence
https://yougov.co.uk/politics/articles/51898-scotland-march-2025-snapshot

YouGov Polling on Scottish Figures Popularity
https://d3nkl3psvxxpe9.cloudfront.net/documents/Internal_Results_250311_w.pdf

BBC News on John Swinney Comeback
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gpkkr0gyno

Politico on Labour Collapse in Scotland
https://www.politico.eu/article/scottish-labour-keir-starmer-anas-sarwar-scotland-elections/

The Times on Labour Collapse in Scotland
https://www.thetimes.com/uk/scotland/article/blame-game-erupts-as-labour-sees-chance-to-oust-snp-slip-away-h3gsx3vcm