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Shannon Milmine

Supreme Court tells Scottish Government it does not have legal right to hold a second independence referendum

The UK Supreme Court has ruled against a second independence referendum without Westminster approval.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon had hoped a referendum could be held on October 19 next year.

However, the UK’s highest court delivered its verdict on whether or not it would be lawful for the Scottish Parliament to legislate on a second independence referendum.

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