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Nicola Sturgeon outside the Scottish Parliamentary Elections at the Emirates Arena, Glasgow today

No grounds to block independence vote - Sturgeon

The leader of the Scottish National Party, Nicola Sturgeon, said today there were no grounds for Westminster to block a referendum on independence for Scotland after the SNP won a fourth term in power.

World • 08 May 21

Boris Johnson is set to highlight the British government's role in dealing with the pandemic in Scotland

Focus on virus, not Scottish independence, says Johnson

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said arguments about a referendum on Scottish independence were 'completely irrelevant' as the UK battled the coronavirus pandemic.

UK • 28 Jan 21

Nicola Sturgeon and the SNP have argued for a second referendum on Scottish independence

Sturgeon 'never more certain' of Scottish independence

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said she has "never been more certain" of achieving independence, with Britain's final departure from EU trading arrangements set to precede key Scottish elections in the months ahead.

UK • 28 Nov 20

Nicola Sturgeon said the 'UK that existed before June 23 has fundamentally changed'

Sturgeon announces new Scottish independence drive

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has launched a new independence drive, urging supporters to join the country's "biggest ever political listening exercise" to gauge public appetite for a new referendum.

News • 02 Sep 16

Voting turnout is expected to be as high as 80%

Count begins in Scottish independence vote

Polling has closed in Scotland's independence referendum and the counting of ballots has started, with the result expected in the early hours of tomorrow.

News • 18 Sep 14