A Lanarkshire MSP has slammed the decision to block a second independence referendum being held next year.
The UK Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that any referendum would require approval from the UK Government as well as the Scottish Government before going ahead - something that the current Conservative government have stated they will not do.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon had hoped to call a second poll on the union next October, and has previously said that the next general election would serve as a de facto referendum for her party if plans for a second indyref were blocked.
