Nicola Sturgeon vows to address indyref2 calls after Easter recess
Nicola Sturgeon has pledged to set out her thinking on a possible second independence referendum when MSPs return to Holyrood after the Easter break.
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SNP MP tells First Minister not to delay a second independence referendum
An SNP MP has said Nicola Sturgeon cannot delay a second Scottish independence vote, despite the UK winning a second extension to the Brexit process.
Brexit delay allows time for indyref2, SNP campaigner claims
SNP leaders are being urged to seize the “opportunity” provided by the latest delay to Brexit by staging a second vote on Scottish independence before the UK quits the European Union.
Greens warn Labour may ‘never be forgiven’ if they help usher in Brexit
Jeremy Corbyn has been told his party may never be forgiven if it works with the Conservatives to bring in a “hard-right Brexit”.
Brexit knocking confidence of Scottish businesses, survey suggests
More than a quarter of Scottish companies feel Brexit is having a negative impact on expectations for their business activity, according to new research.
Scots cite Brexit as ‘single most important issue’ when considering independence
Brexit is now the most important issue for Scots when considering if the country should be independent, according to a new opinion poll.
BBC documentary tackles Scottish independence referendum bias claims
A BBC journalist has questioned the attitudes of some colleagues in London regarding Scottish independence in a documentary about the 2014 referendum.
New currency would make Scots less likely to back independence, poll finds
Scots are less likely to back independence if Scotland adopts a new currency, a poll has found.
PM will refuse permission for indyref2, Foreign Secretary confirms
Theresa May would “of course” refuse the Scottish Government permission to hold another independence referendum, Jeremy Hunt has said.
Independent Scotland would still use pound, says First Minister
Nicola Sturgeon has said an independent Scotland would use the pound unless the Scottish Parliament voted for a different currency.
Labour government would not agree to indyref2, Richard Leonard claims
Richard Leonard has appeared to suggest a Labour government in Westminster would oppose granting a further referendum on Scottish independence.