THE First Minister has said she does not want to be in the position of fighting a General Election on the sole issue of independence in the event the Supreme Court blocks indyref2.
Nicola Sturgeon admitted on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme she would prefer to see permission to hold a referendum granted but said the plan B strategy would be the only option if judges deny the Scottish Government permission for the ballot.
The risky strategy would mean pro-Yes parties would consider gaining at least 51% of the popular vote at the next General Election a "mandate" for independence.
