Scotland will apply to intervene against the UK government's Supreme Court appeal on Brexit

Wednesday, November 9th 2016 - 09:57 UTC

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Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced that her semi-autonomous government will apply to the UK Supreme Court to intervene against the UK Government case, in a bid to secure a vote not just for the House of Commons but for the Scottish parliament. Read full article

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Pugol-H
Not in the real world, not even close, if I were Scots this woman would seriously worry me.

The fact that the rest of the EU has ruled out any such “separate arrangements” clearly not an obstacle then?

This is very clearly an attempt to spanner the process, there is nothing else to be gained from it.

In effect asking for the Scottish Parliament to have a veto is exactly what she is doing, no doubt to increase her leverage in this process from nothing to at least something.

“The “Scottish people” in total represent less than 8% of the population of the UK, London is 13.4%.

Sorry Nicola dear, but you have nothing like a majority in what is a UK, not a devolved matter. Any more than you have enough MPs in Parliament to form a Government.

Time for indyref2, win that, then you can make whatever “separate arrangements” you like, with whomsoever you like.

Meanwhile, the tail cannot wag the dog, Nicola.
Nov 09th, 2016 - 05:25 pm - Link - Report abuse +3
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ChrisR
Wee Cranky just loves causing trouble and appearing to be 'strong' on the International 'stage.

All of us outside Scotland TGW many Scots cannot stand her ranting and spending money destined for real improvements for her 'electorate', if she still has any.

She obviously 'stands up to men' though! :o)
Nov 09th, 2016 - 06:53 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Meursault
I hope Scots get their second referendum, they have every right to be livid.
Nov 09th, 2016 - 07:09 pm - Link - Report abuse -4
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The Voice
“I hope Scots get their second referendum”

So do I ;-)
Nov 09th, 2016 - 08:04 pm - Link - Report abuse +2
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gordo1
This woman is an ego-maniac! Not many Scots really like her!
Nov 09th, 2016 - 08:28 pm - Link - Report abuse +1
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Kanye
Likely only one fellow living a Scottish fantasy, but he's really of two minds anyway.
Nov 10th, 2016 - 12:33 am - Link - Report abuse +1
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Briton
She destroys and ruins everything she touches,
she has just screwed up a deal with china did she not,

Will she ever learn .
Nov 10th, 2016 - 01:58 pm - Link - Report abuse +1
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gordo1
“Sturgeon's left-wing secessionist Scottish National Party has threatened a fresh vote on independence from the rest of the UK if Scotland cannot keep its ties with the EU.”

The EU has already intimated that Scotland will not be admitted/allowed to remain after BREXIT. This is because Spain, with Catalunya, and Belgium, with Walonia, both have problems with “rebellious” regions similar to Scotland.

Although there are strong indications that a second referendum in Scotland will be even less popular than the first one.
Nov 10th, 2016 - 06:03 pm - Link - Report abuse -1
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Briton
And she said today that the people should respect the vote, talking about America,
will she respect the result of the British people,
Nov 10th, 2016 - 08:31 pm - Link - Report abuse +1
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