MSPs urged to 'unite behind Scotland's right to decide' ahead of indyref2 vote

First Minister John Swinney, alongside Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth (right), chairs the first meeting of the newly appointed Scottish Cabinet at Bute House (Image: Jane Barlow/PA Wire)

MSPS have been urged to “unite behind Scotland’s right to decide” ahead of a vote to hold a second independence referendum.

First Minister John Swinney is set to ask the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday to formally request the transfer of powers from the UK Government to Scotland to allow a referendum on independence to be held.