A spokesperson for Swinney said: “The first minister is pleased that the prime minister reached out to congratulate him on his emphatic election win and that the prime minister stressed his willingness to work in collaboration with the Scottish government where possible.<\/p>\n
“Given the SNP’s landslide victory and the fact that the people of Scotland have elected more pro-independence MSPs than at any point in the parliament’s history, the previous refusal of the UK government to consider Scotland’s right to decide its own future was clearly unsustainable.<\/p>\n
“A way forward must be found and so these discussions are welcome.”<\/p>\n
He added: “Coming alongside Labour MSPs making clear that there must be a way for this question to be resolved, it is now very clear that the momentum is building behind Scotland’s right to decide.<\/p>\n
“The first minister looks forward to the talks with the UK government, and is confident that the people of Scotland will choose the fresh start of independence.”<\/p>\n
A Downing Street spokesperson said: “The PM committed to meeting to discuss shared issues including the cost of living.<\/p>\n
“As the PM told the first minister, the manifesto this government was elected on was unambiguous that ‘Labour does not support independence or another referendum’.”<\/p>\n
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