The Guardian: Sturgeon plots alternative route to Scottish independence vote next year
First minister claims there is a legally secure path to holding referendum without Westminster’s approval
Nicola Sturgeon plans to stage a fresh Scottish independence vote late next year without authority from Boris Johnson’s government, in a move likely to provoke lengthy legal battles.
The first minister said on Tuesday she would update Holyrood on her plans “very soon indeed” as she released a report claiming Scotland should aspire to match the prosperity rates of small European countries such as Denmark and Ireland after independence.
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Update #1: Scotland leader launches campaign for new independence vote (AP)
Update #2: At a glance: Scottish government publishes independence paper (BBC)
WNU Editor: The entire European continent (including Scotland) is facing high inflation, energy price shocks and shortages, and the fear of war. I doubt independence is the priority for most Scots right now.