De facto referendum 'last ditch' move, say Greens co-leaders

THE Scottish Greens co-leaders have described a de facto referendum as a “last ditch” attempt to secure independence.

This follows the UK Supreme Court ruling which said the Scottish Parliament could not legislate for an independence referendum without Westminster’s consent.

Nicola Sturgeon has previously said she wants to use the next UK General Election as a “de facto” referendum where the SNP will make it clear they are campaigning on the sole issue of independence.