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Grainne Ni Aodha

SNP President Michael Russell tells Ireland's Future: ‘Foolish’ to think court ruling ends Scottish independence referendum debate

The Scottish National Party president has said that it is “foolish” to think that the Supreme Court ruling on a second independence referendum marks the end of the debate.

Speaking at a pro-Irish unity event in Belfast on Wednesday, Michael Russell called the court decision that Holyrood cannot legislate for a referendum “the elephant in the room”.

He said that a plebiscite election in which independence will be the sole issue is the likely next step for the SNP.

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