Scottish independence: Sturgeon wants indyref2 by 2021

[OnDoutside]

Nicola Sturgeon has said she wants to hold a second referendum on Scottish independence by 2021 if the country is taken out of the EU.

The first minister told Holyrood that she would introduce legislation soon to set the rules for another vote.

But she indicated that she would need the agreement of the UK government before actually holding a referendum.

Downing Street has previously said it will not grant a new Section 30 order, which underpinned the 2014 referendum.

Ms Sturgeon said this position was "unsustainable" and challenged her party to increase support and demand for independence.

She told MSPs: "A choice between Brexit and a future for Scotland as an independent European nation should be offered in the lifetime of this parliament.

"I can confirm that the Scottish government will act to ensure that the option of giving people a choice on independence later in this term of parliament is progressed."

The next Scottish Parliament election is due to be held in 2021.

Ms Sturgeon said she hoped a "framework bill" - legislation paving the way for a referendum - will be in place by the end of this year.

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-48026430

[Harker]

1. Uncle Angus? n/t

[mainer]

2. This time, the referendum could very well pass

And with the exit of Scotland, Great Britain will become Little Britain.