Second referendum on Scottish independence to take place by 2023, Nicola Sturgeon promises
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Nicola Sturgeon wants a referendum within two years
Prioritising Scottish independence in the immediate aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic is wrong, opposition leaders have warned.
It comes as First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed plans to hold a second referendum on separation from the UK by 2023.
Meeting with Scottish journalists, Ms Sturgeon said she hoped this May’s election would be the last as a devolved country and the vote in 2026 would be as an independent country.
Scottish Lib Dem leader Willie Rennie said the SNP had the “wrong priorities” and their plans would “divide the country”.
Second referendum on Scottish independence to take place by 2023, Nicola Sturgeon promises
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Second referendum on Scottish independence to take place by 2023, Nicola Sturgeon promises
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