Nicola Sturgeon keeps her Glasgow seat but admits an SNP majority is a very, very, long shot amid poll claims that her party could miss out by ONE seat in blow to independence hopes - as early votes suggest a swing to unionist parties
Polls suggest the SNP could fall short of a majority by the tiniest of margins
Sturgeon wants a mandate to hold a new independence referendum
Having to govern with an SNP/Green coalition would weaken her position
SNP hold Falkirk East as Michelle Thomson becomes MSP
The Falkirk East count took place at the Grangemouth Sports Complex.
16:50, 7 MAY 2021
Updated
Michelle Thomson (Image: Facebook)
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The SNP has managed to hold Falkirk East, with Michelle Thomson being elected as an MSP for the region.
Two of Scotland’s new high-profile political parties have emphasised strategy over popularity in their push for success.
The Alba Party, led by former first minister Alex Salmond, has urged independence supporters to back it with their list votes instead of the SNP.
Controversial figure George Galloway and his All for Unity party has urged unionists to unite and stop a second independence referendum.
A section of the All for Unity website breaks down each constituency in Scotland, instructing voters to cast their ballot for them in the regional list, while supporting the closest unionist challenger in each local constituency.
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