The SNP is shifting its independence strategy back to tactics used during Alex Salmond's leadership, focusing on reaching out to non-Nationalist supporters rather than solely relying on electoral majorities to push for a new referendum. First Minister John Swinney emphasizes that a re-run of the 2014 independence vote will only occur when there is clear majority support for independence, highlighting a departure from Nicola Sturgeon's approach. Meanwhile, recent polling indicates a decline in support for independence, with a YouGov poll showing 56% of Scots favoring the No side compared to 44% for Yes, marking a setback compared to the 2014 referendum results. The SNP's support has rebounded slightly in polling, but it is clear that public concerns are now more centered around domestic issues like healthcare and education rather than constitutional matters. Experts suggest that the SNP's loss of seats and declining public satisfaction with governance may hinder its ability to form a majority in future elections. The evolving political landscape suggests that despite challenges, the independence debate continues to influence Scottish politics significantly.