Scottish First Minister John Swinney says the individuals will need to have a alternative about their future

Scottish First Minister John Swinney says the individuals of Scotland will need to have a alternative about their future as President Donald Trump congratulated him on his victory.

The Scottish parliament now has extra pro-independence MSPs than at any level, though the SNP did not safe a majority.

Sky’s Scotland correspondent Connor Gillies has this report.

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