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Daily Record
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Politics
Paul Hutcheon

Indyref2 could be 'glorified opinion poll' and lack validity, warns Kenny MacAskill

A former SNP Justice Secretary has claimed a Holyrood-run independence referendum could be little more than a “glorified opinion poll”.

Kenny MacAskill also warned such a plan would be boycotted by pro-UK parties and lack validity.

The First Minister has said she wants any referendum to take place before the end of 2023, covid permitting.

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