SNP would fall agonisingly short of an overall majority. Expert Sir John Curtice said a polling average put Nicola Sturgeon ’s party on 64 seats – one shy of outright victory.
Polls closed last night at 10pm after what has been described as the most important Scottish Parliament election in history.Votes will begin to be counted this morning and a result is expected tomorrow.
The SNP is aiming for its fourth term in a row and Sturgeon is seeking re-election as First Minister. She has said an SNP government would push for IndyRef2 before 2023 – if the country is safe from Covid-19.The Tories are trying to hold on to second place but Labour is attempting to dislodge them to become the main opposition party.
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