Scottish parliament voted to seek a new independence referendum

Wednesday, March 29th 2017 - 07:23 UTC

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Scotland's Parliament voted on Tuesday to seek a new referendum on independence from Britain, clearing the way for the country's first minister to ask the British government to approve such a vote. The legislature in Edinburgh voted 69-59 to seek Britain's parliamentary endorsement, which is required, for a referendum that First Minister Nicola Sturgeon wants to hold within two years, before Britain has completed its departure from the 28-nation European Union. Read full article

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Bongo
What part of the word “No” is Sturgeon having trouble understanding?
Mar 29th, 2017 - 08:18 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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James Marshall
It appears she may want the option of a third bite at the cherry if the second fails.

Have a referendum before Brexit, if they lose again, wait for Brexit, then if the UK gets a bad deal claim it is not good for Scotland and call another referendum.

Could be a good call on her behalf.

Independence at any cost could just backfire though, 63% exports to the rUK, 16% Europe, 21% Rest of the World. Perhaps, if it is felt that Ms Sturgeon, by her insistence to force a referendum before Brexit, causes harm to the EU negotiations, will the rUK forget quickly.

Perhaps,perhaps not, it is obviously a risk she is happy to take for Scotland and good luck to her, she feels she has the mandate of the Scottish People in this regard, so she should do what she feels is right.
Mar 29th, 2017 - 09:37 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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