Swinney seeks indyref2 talks with Burnham after ‘big shift’ in PM’s stance

First Minister John Swinney has written to Prime Minister Andy Burnham on the issue (Jane Barlow/PA) - (PA Wire)

Scotland’s First Minister is seeking talks with Andy Burnham on the legal mechanism for a second independence referendum after a “big shift” in position from the Prime Minister.

John Swinney welcomed comments by the Labour leader when he suggested to MPs that such a vote could be held if public opinion shows there is demand for it.