First Minister Humza Yousaf has said that winning a majority of Scottish seats in the general election is his preferred route to independence.Mr Yousaf used the SNP's independence convention to kickstart more discussions on how the party will secure the constitutional change.The Westminster election, expected in 2024, will be pivotal to seeking talks with the UK Government on giving "democratic effect to Scotland becoming an independent nation", he told SNP members at Dundee's Caird Hall.

First Minister Humza Yousaf has said that winning a majority of Scottish seats in the general election is his preferred route to independence.Mr Yousaf used the SNP's independence convention to kickstart more discussions on how the party will secure the constitutional change.The Westminster election, expected in 2024, will be pivotal to seeking talks with the UK Government on giving "democratic effect to Scotland becoming an independent nation", he told SNP members at Dundee's Caird Hall.