The Latest Breaking News from Holyrood

SNP deputy rules out dissolving Parliament to use Holyrood for de facto indyref2

THE SNP’S deputy leader has ruled out dissolving Holyrood and using a Scottish Parliament election as a de facto independence referendum.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 27, 2022

Using election as de facto indyref2 'perfectly legitimate', John Curtice says

FIGHTING the next General Election as a de facto referendum is “perfectly legitimate” and opposition parties can’t prevent…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 27, 2022

Where next for the independence movement? Key Yes voices weigh in

THE former head of the Yes campaign has said he has “never been more confident” that Scotland is heading for independence following the Supreme…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 27, 2022

Nicola Sturgeon ally says de-facto vote win for Yes 'likely' to lead to indyref

A NICOLA Sturgeon ally has said a de-facto referendum would be “more likely” to lead to an plebiscite rather than triggering talks to end the…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 24, 2022

Nicola Sturgeon calls on UK Government to 'respect democracy' and open talks on IndyRef2

The First Minister accused Unionist politicians of wanting "to silence Scotland's voice because they are scared of what Scotland might say".

Daily Record · Nov 24, 2022

Westminster leaders ‘scared’ of indyref2, claims Sturgeon

It came after the Supreme Court ruled Holyrood does not have the power to stage a referendum without Westminster consent.

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2022

Watch: Sturgeon tells rally the ‘voice of the Scottish people’ will not be silenced

The “voice of the Scottish people” will not be silenced, Nicola Sturgeon has told independence supporters after the UK’s highest court ruled Holyrood could not legislate for a referendum. The Supreme Court announced a unanimous decision on Wednesday stating the Scottish Parliament did not have the necessary powers to hold…

Evening Standard · Nov 24, 2022

Thursday briefing: Nicola Sturgeon’s bid for a second Scottish referendum isn’t over … yet

In today’s newsletter: the UK supreme court shot down a legal attempt to force another vote. But that doesn’t mean the SNP is out of options

The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2022

What the polls say about Nicola Sturgeon's de-facto referendum plan

IN the hours after yesterday’s UK Supreme Court ruling found that Holyrood cannot legislate for a second independence referendum, the First…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 24, 2022

Nicola Sturgeon insists 'Scottish democracy won't become a prisoner of Westminster' following Supreme Court verdict

The First Minister said she would 'seek to find a way in which the people of Scotland can express their views' after the Supreme Court verdict.

Daily Record · Nov 24, 2022