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UK’s top court rejects Scotland’s independence referendum bid

The Supreme Court says the Scottish government cannot hold a second plebiscite next year without London’s approval.

Al Jazeera · Nov 23, 2022

Watch as the Supreme Court rules Scotland must get Westminster permission for indyref2

Scotland needs the approval of Westminster to push ahead with next year’s planned second referendum on independence, top judges have ruled. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has already laid out plans for a vote on October 19 next year to ask: “Should Scotland be an independent country?”. But in a major…

Evening Standard · Nov 23, 2022

What does the Supreme Court independence referendum ruling mean for Scotland

The Supreme Court has ruled this morning (November 23) that the Scottish Government cannot hold a second independence referendum without the UK Government's consent.

Glasgow Live · Nov 23, 2022

Explainer-Scottish independence: After Supreme Court defeat, can Sturgeon hold a new referendum?

The UK Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected an argument that the Scottish government can pass legislation allowing it to hold a second independence referendum next year, leaving nationalists searching for another route to a new vote.

Reuters · Nov 23, 2022

Nicola Sturgeon reacts as court blocks Scottish independence referendum

NICOLA Sturgeon has shared her reaction as the Supreme Court decided Scotland doesn’t have the power to hold an independence referendum without…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 23, 2022

Scotland cannot hold second independence referendum, Supreme Court rules

Nicola Sturgeon vows to use 2024 general election as ‘de facto’ referendum after court defeat

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2022

Scotland can't hold second independence referendum without UK Government consent, Supreme Court rules

Responding to the Supreme Court’s ruling, Plaid Cymru Westminster leader, Liz Saville Roberts MP has said the ruling should be a "wake up call"

Wales Online · Nov 23, 2022

Nicola Sturgeon LOSES Supreme Court landmark case on Scottish independence vote

Scotland's First Minister fumed 'our voice cannot and will not be silenced' after the UK Supreme Court ruled the Scottish government could not force a new referendum without Westminster's consent

Daily Mirror · Nov 23, 2022

Scottish Independence referendum: What the Supreme Court ruled and what could happen next

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon suffered a major setback to her hopes of holding a referendum in October

Evening Standard · Nov 23, 2022

Travel chaos on A720 Edinburgh city bypass as rush hour smash sparks 80 minute delays

Traffic Scotland is warning motorists to expect to face long queues following a crash on the westbound carriageway near the Lothianburn junction on Wednesday morning.

Daily Record · Nov 23, 2022