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Keiran Fleming

Glasgow reacts 'it's only the beginning' as Supreme Court rule IndyRef2 can't be held without permission

Today the Supreme Court ruled a second independence referendum cannot be held without the green light from the UK Government.

The case for a vote on independence, which the SNP hoped to hold on October 19 next year, was denied by court president Lord Reid.

A number of Glasgow voices have reacted to the decision regarding IndyRef2 with the debate on the country's future continuing.

READ MORE: What does the Supreme Court independence referendum ruling mean for Scotland?

Despite the UK's highest court ruling that the Scottish Government would need permission for a second referendum, the First Minister has taken to social media to state the fight isn't over.

Nicola Sturgeon said: "While disappointed by it I respect ruling of @UKSupremeCourt - it doesn't make law, only interprets it.

"A law that doesn't allow Scotland to choose our own future without Westminster consent exposes as myth any notion of the UK as a voluntary partnership & makes case for Indy. Scottish democracy will not be denied.

"Today’s ruling blocks one route to Scotland’s voice being heard on independence - but in a democracy our voice cannot and will not be silenced."

The decision made by the UK Supreme Court has also caused a stir amongst Glasgow Live readers.

One commented: "As far as I am concerned she had a referendum and the people of Scotland voted no. As disappointed as I was then I just think we have to move on."

Another agreed: "Absolutely not the right time to be dealing with this. Scotland's leaders need to concentrate on getting Scotland through this cost of living crisis and staying connected to ensure we all get through it alive."

But others believe this is just one step closer to a second vote on the country's future and has solidified the SNP's stance on the issue.

A reader wrote: "It's only the beginning they proved there own point in a court of law unequal undemocratic involuntary union."

Some were outraged by the decision and shocked by the reaction.

One commented: "How can some Scottish people say it's great news that the English courts can dictate to Scotland. Have they no belief or pride?"

A number of politicians from a variety of parties are calling for the hot topic of Scottish Independence to be put to bed.

Conservative MSP for Glasgow Annie Wells tweeted: "Now that the Supreme Court has ruled, it’s time to move forward and focus on what really matters. I know working people across Glasgow want every politician to deal with the key priorities impacting their everyday lives. Another referendum is not what people need or want."

Scottish Labour leader and Glasgow MSP, Anas Sarwar, hopes the attention of the Scottish Government will be shifted to other ongoing crises plaguing the nation.

He said: "It was right for the Scottish Government to seek legal clarity on this question.

"The Supreme Court's answer was clear and I thank them for their speedy work in this case.

"We must now focus on the problems facing our country, from rising bills to the crisis in our NHS."

However, Glasgow North West MP Carol Monaghan took to social media with more questions following the hearing.

The SNP member said: "If this is truly a voluntary union, how does Scotland extricate itself from it? Or is it only voluntary until one nation wants to leave?"

Leave your thoughts on the IndyRef2 decision in the comments below.

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