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Court: Sturgeon Can't Call
Scottish Independence Vote

Nov 23, 2022 4:30 PM CST

Court: Sturgeon Can't Call Scottish Independence Vote

Leader says she'll make the next general election a proxy

(Newser) - Scotland is not allowed to hold another referendum on independence unless the UK government agrees, the British Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday, and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak opposes the idea. Nevertheless, Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon, who wanted a vote next October, said she respects the ruling—though she's not...

Scotland Proposes Date for Second Independence Vote

Scotland Wants a
New Date With Independence

Jun 29, 2022 6:04 AM CDT

Scotland Wants a New Date With Independence

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon wants a second vote on Oct. 19, 2023

(Newser) - Scotland's leader told lawmakers in Edinburgh on Tuesday that she plans to hold a fresh referendum on Scotland's independence on Oct. 19, 2023—even though UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson maintains it wasn't the right time for such a vote. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the question...

Scottish Vote Sets Up Independence Showdown

After Vote, Scottish Party
Plans Independence Push

May 8, 2021 4:45 PM CDT

After Vote, Scottish Party Plans Independence Push

Referendum needs approval of Boris Johnson, who rejects the idea

(Newser) - A referendum on Scottish independence is the "will of the country," First Minister Nicola Sturgeon declared Saturday after election results were in. Her Scottish National Party fell one seat short of winning a majority of seats in Parliament but will have the support of allied parties that support...

Scotland's Leader:
We'll Seek Another
Independence
Referendum

Mar 13, 2017 9:52 AM CDT

Scotland's Leader: We'll Seek Another Independence Referendum

She wants to give Scotland another chance to leave UK after Brexit vote

(Newser) - Scotland's leader delivered a shock twist to Britain's EU exit drama on Monday, announcing that she will seek authority to hold a new independence referendum in the next two years because Britain is dragging Scotland out of the EU against its will. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said that...

What's Next for
Scotland—and the UK

Sep 19, 2014 7:58 AM CDT

What's Next for Scotland—and the UK

'No' vote doesn't mean no changes

(Newser) - Scotland voted to remain part of the United Kingdom, but that doesn't mean there are no changes in store. The BBC , Telegraph , USA Today , and CNN run down what's next for the country and the UK:

Scottish Parliament will get more power. That's something the three biggest

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Everything You Need to Know About Referendum in Scotland

Today's Scotland Vote:
What You Need to Know

Sep 18, 2014 7:54 AM CDT

Today's Scotland Vote: What You Need to Know

The vote over Scottish independence is here

(Newser) - Scots are taking to the polls today to determine whether Scotland should gain legal independence from the United Kingdom for the first time since 1707. Voters—more than 4 million perhaps, with 97% of the electorate registered to vote—have access to 2,608 polling places across the country between...