Sturgeon to seek authority for new Scotland independence vote

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said she will seek authority for a new independence vote.


Speaking in Edinburgh this morning, she said she will take the steps necessary to make sure Scotland will have the choice over whether to become an independent country.

Ms Sturgeon said they must have a plan for Scotland for a way forward after Brexit is triggered, saying that doing nothing would mean letting Scotland drift through the next two years with fingers crossed.

If Scotland can be ignored on an issue as important as membership of the EU, she said, it is clear its voice and interest can be ignored at any time.
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13/3/17