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Scottish Parliament delays independence motion vote

Nicola Sturgeon's move is expected to be backed by the parliament
Nicola Sturgeon's move is expected to be backed by the parliament

A vote in Scotland's parliament on supporting First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's call for a new independence referendum will be delayed until next Tuesday in a gesture of respect following the attack on the British parliament.

The debate "will recommence on Tuesday at 2.20pm," a parliament spokeswoman said this morning.

The announcement comes a day after the suspension of a high-profile debate in which Scottish politicians are expected to back Ms Sturgeon.