Scotland goes to second referendum on independence

In Scotland, which is a part of the UK with a inhabitants of 5.5 million, an independence referendum was held in 2014, however independence was rejected with 55 p.c.

After the UK left the European Union, preparations for a second referendum started in Scotland.

A second referendum might be held in 2023.

Scottish Prime Minister Nicola Sturgeon, in her speech within the parliament the place the Scottish Nationwide Get together holds the bulk, stated that they plan to maintain a second referendum for the nation’s independence on 19 October 2023.

“I cannot let Scotland be a prisoner of Johnson or every other British prime minister”

Explaining the roadmap of the referendum, Sturgeon acknowledged that he would write a letter to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson for official approval, including that they’d resort to authorized cures if the referendum was blocked.

Sturgeon, “Independence can’t be suppressed. This concern needs to be resolved democratically and undergo a safe course of. I cannot enable Scottish democracy to grow to be a prisoner of Boris Johnson or every other British Prime Minister. used the phrases.

Requires permission for a referendum

For Scotland to maintain a referendum, permission from the British Parliament is required.

Whereas the Scottish Prime Minister acknowledged that they’d apply to the Excessive Court docket for the approval of a referendum to be held with out the approval of the British authorities, he stated that whether it is determined that the Scottish parliament doesn’t have the authority to maintain a referendum, the subsequent election to be held might be thought of a de facto referendum.