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Politics
Paul Hutcheon

Nicola Sturgeon confirms plan for independence referendum next year in wake of Russia's Ukraine invasion

Nicola Sturgeon has repeated her commitment to an independence referendum in 2023 in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

And in what may be interpreted as a dig at the UK Government, the First Minister also said she wanted an independent Scotland to be a country that "welcomes refugees".

Sturgeon has previously said she believes indyref2 should take place before the end of next year, covid permitting.

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