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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Rebecca McCurdy

Sturgeon sets date for indyref2 but vote’s legality must be determined in court

PA Wire

Nicola Sturgeon has announced plans for a second Scottish independence referendum on October 19 2023, despite political opponents calling it a “pretend poll”.

The vote’s legality will be determined by the Supreme Court in order to settle the argument about the Scottish Government’s right to hold a referendum, she said.

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