
THE UK Government has published in full its written arguments to the Supreme Court against Scotland having a second vote on independence – these are the key quotes you need to know.
The thrust of the UK argument is this: the Supreme Court should reject the Scottish Government’s reference to have a ruling on its referendum bill and if it does not do so, it must reject the bill on the grounds it is “plainly” outwith the powers of Holyrood to legislate for a second referendum.