Royal assent for Brexit Bill signifies ‘constitutional crisis’, warns Ian Blackford
The Withdrawal Agreement Act receiving royal assent signifies a “constitutional crisis”, SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford has said.
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Scotland facing ‘unprecedented attack’ over Brexit and indyref2, claims SNP
Scotland is coming under “unprecedented attack”, SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford has claimed as he clashed with the Prime Minister over Brexit and a second Scottish independence referendum.
Labour in Scotland will decide indyref2 stance, leadership candidates warned
Richard Leonard has told Labour leadership contenders that the Scottish party will decide the position on independence.
Legal advice suggests Holyrood could legislate for indyref2 without PM’s consent
Legal advice commissioned by a pro-independence group has suggested there are “good arguments” to be made for holding a second referendum without UK Government approval.
Boris Johnson accused of ‘holding Scotland hostage’ after rejecting referendum request
Boris Johnson has been accused of "holding Scotland hostage" after rejecting Nicola Sturgeon's demands for a second independence referendum.
Scottish Labour agrees review of election despite talk of indyref2 support
Scottish Labour has agreed to conduct a review of the losses it sustained in the general election, despite talk the party was poised to support a second independence referendum.
Clive Lewis: No question of Labour opposing IndyRef2 if there is a mandate
There should be “no question” of Labour opposing a second Scottish independence referendum if there is a mandate to hold one, a candidate for the party’s leadership has said.
‘Gentle persuasion’ required to achieve Scottish independence, says SNP MP
Winning a second referendum on Scottish independence is “all about gentle persuasion”, SNP MP Pete Wishart has said.
Nicola Sturgeon warns ‘democracy will prevail’ as she demands indyref2
Nicola Sturgeon has insisted “democracy must and will prevail” as she confirmed she has now written to Boris Johnson formally requesting the power for Holyrood to hold a second independence referendum.
Johnson holds losing hand on indyref2, warns Blackford
Boris Johnson holds a “losing hand” when it comes to a second Scottish independence referendum, Ian Blackford has warned.
Angus MacNeil: ‘We cannot have Brexit forced on us and the answer is independence’
Angus MacNeil has branded the election “either a disaster or a success”, depending on how Scotland reacts now.
ANALYSIS: Election chasm has thrust Scottish independence back to the top of the political agenda
The most decisive of election results has left Scotland and the UK facing the most uncertain of futures.
Alister Jack rejects indyref2 calls as he holds on to seat
Scottish Secretary Alister Jack has said Boris Johnson should not grant the power to hold a second independence referendum, despite the SNP’s General Election gains.
General Election 2019: SNP’s Humza Yousaf demands indyref2 ‘as soon as possible’
Humza Yousaf has claimed another second independence referendum is “inevitable” adding that Westminster should grant another poll “as soon as possible”.
Scotland would back independence if Brexit happens, poll indicates
Scotland would vote in favour of independence if Brexit goes ahead, a new poll suggests, but a majority would vote no to leaving the UK if it remains within the EU.
Vote Tory to put indyref2 in ‘cold storage’, says Jackson Carlaw
Scottish Conservative leader Jackson Carlaw has urged Scots to vote Tory to put plans for a second independence referendum “in cold storage for good”.
Act now to stop UK split next year, Willie Rennie urges voters
Voters must “act now” to stop the SNP from seeking a Scottish independence referendum next year, Willie Rennie has said.
Independence the only way forward for Scotland – Nicola Sturgeon
Independence for Scotland is the only way forward, even in the case of a possible future vote for Britain to remain in the EU, Nicola Sturgeon has said.
Nicola Sturgeon prioritises indyref2 over second Brexit vote
Nicola Sturgeon has made clear she would prioritise holding a second independence referendum over a fresh vote on Brexit.
Labour win would remove SNP ‘raison d’etre’ for indyref2 – Richard Leonard
Victory for Labour in December’s General Election will remove any need for a second vote on Scottish independence, Richard Leonard has said.
Lib Dem government would halt Brexit on day one – Willie Rennie
The Liberal Democrats would end negotiations with the EU and stop Brexit “there and then” if the party forms a government, Willie Rennie has pledged.
Corbyn rules out IndyRef2 if Labour wins power
Jeremy Corbyn has ruled out holding a referendum on Scottish independence in the first term of a Labour government, even if the SNP wins the majority of Scotland’s 59 General Election seats.
Nicola Sturgeon outlines conditions for supporting Labour government
Nicola Sturgeon has set out her conditions for supporting a minority Labour government in the event of a hung parliament at Westminster.
SNP has mandate for indyref2, Nicola Sturgeon says in warning to PM
Nicola Sturgeon has insisted the SNP has a “cast-iron” mandate to hold another independence vote, as she warned Boris Johnson has “no right to block the democratic wishes of the people of Scotland”.
Boris Johnson claims Labour and SNP have agreed ‘shady deal’ for indyref2
Boris Johnson has described Jeremy Corbyn and Nicola Sturgeon as “yokemates of destruction” as he ruled out ever allowing another Scottish independence referendum.
Mechanical engineer appears in court after threatening Nicola Sturgeon with ‘bullet’ over independence stance
A north-east oil worker has admitted sending threats to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, saying she should “take a bullet” over her stance on independence.
Labour would ‘dance to SNP’s tune’, Boris Johnson warns Scottish voters
Boris Johnson is urging Scots to use next month’s “crucial” General Election to call a halt to Nicola Sturgeon’s plans for a second independence referendum.
SNP has no mandate for second independence vote – Richard Leonard
Richard Leonard has said he does not believe the SNP has a mandate for another Scottish independence referendum.
Indyref2 demands could be ‘irresistible’ after December 12, says Nicola Sturgeon
Boris Johnson has warned against making 2020 the “year of two referendums” – after Nicola Sturgeon claimed calls for a fresh vote on independence would be “irresistible” if the SNP wins the election in Scotland.
Indyref2 vote demand ‘irresistible’ if SNP wins election – Nicola Sturgeon
Demand for a Scottish independence referendum will become “irresistible” if the SNP wins the majority of Scottish seats at the General Election, Nicola Sturgeon has said.
Corbyn tells Sturgeon new independence vote ‘not necessary or desirable’
Jeremy Corbyn has said a new Scottish independence referendum is “not necessary or desirable”.
Nicola Sturgeon confident Jeremy Corbyn would allow indyref2
Nicola Sturgeon is to demand the power to stage a second Scottish independence referendum just days after December’s general election – with the First Minister saying she believes Jeremy Corbyn will agree to grant it.