The Prime Minister met the First Minister of Scotland, John Swinney, in Glasgow ahead of the Commonwealth Games opening. The Prime Minister congratulated Swinney and Glasgow on hosting the event, noting his anticipation for the opening ceremony. Discussions focused on enhancing collaboration to advance devolution models for improving lives in Scotland. The Prime Minister emphasized the potential of deeper devolution to support re-industrialization, job creation, and local economies, while reaffirming that another independence referendum is off-limits. He highlighted the importance of constructive cooperation, expressing readiness for ongoing engagement with the First Minister.
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