Humza Yousaf wants to use the next election result as an indicator of the independence aspirations. If the SNP wins the most seats in Scotland in the UK general election, which is expected to take place in 2024, he sees this as a mandate for negotiations with the British central government on secession. In 2014, the people of Scotland voted by a narrow majority in favour of union with Great Britain. The central government in London is therefore refusing to hold a new referendum. On Saturday, supporters of independence in Scotland had demonstrated for secession from the United Kingdom.