UK Top Court Rules against Scottish Independence Vote Plan

The UK Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that Scotland does not have the power to hold a new referendum on independence without the consent of the British government. The judgment is a setback for the Scottish government’s campaign to break away from the United Kingdom.

Thousands of pro-independence demonstrators rally in Scottish capital

 

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Pro-Independence Scottish Parties Win Majority In Parliament - UrduPoint

The ruling Scottish National Party and the Scottish Greens won a majority of seats in this week's parliamentary vote, results of the vote count showed on Saturday.

Scottish independence debate looms large as UK votes in local, regional elections

 

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Johnson: Scotland Must Wait a Generation for New Vote | Voice of America

Another Scottish independence referendum should not take place for a generation, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Sunday, as Scotland's leader renewed calls for a fresh vote in the wake of Brexit. 

Brexit, premier Scozia vuole l'indipendenza e l'adesione all'UE - Sputnik Italia

Nicola Sturgeon ha inviato una lettera pubblica in cui esorta i cittadini UE a restare nel Paese e far valere i propri diritti.

Scozia, nuovo referendum di indipendenza? Via alla battaglia con Johnson - Affaritaliani.it

Gli scozzesi hanno il diritto di esprimersi in un nuovo referendum sull'indipendenza.

Stormy Brexit waters still ahead for May

British Prime Minister Theresa May was Thursday night facing the threat of a new revolt by her own Conservatives in the latest twist to the Brexit saga.

Sturgeon to 'restart debate' on Scottish independence

Nicola Sturgeon will "restart the debate" on Scottish independence in the coming weeks as the findings of her party's economic growth commission are revealed.

Petition on whether UK can halt Brexit gets go-ahead

A court in Scotland has ruled that legal action can go ahead to establish whether the UK can unilaterally halt the Brexit process if British voters decide the final deal is unacceptable.

UK will honour financial obligations to EU : Barnier

Britain will honour all its financial obligations to the European Union as part of its divorce bill, but the payments will not be required any earlier than if Britain had remained an EU member, the EU's chief negotiator Michel Barnier said.

Northern Irish DUP Angry at Staying in EU Customs Union, Scots Angry They Aren't

Despite apparent success at reaching an agreement with Brussels, UK Prime Minister Theresa May risks losing the Democratic Unionist Party as a government partner, as Scotland leads calls to remain in Customs Union/Single Market.

La 1ère ministre écossaise reporte la décision sur un nouveau référendum d'indépendance

La Première ministre écossaise Nicola Sturgeon, fragilisée par le résultat des récentes législatives, a annoncé mardi que la décision sur l'organisation d'un nouveau référendum d'indépendance était repoussée à l'automne 2018, à l'issue des négociations sur le Brexit.

Scotland's Sturgeon attacks May's Brexit plans, acknowledges SNP losses

Scotland's pro-independence first minister called on the United Kingdom's prime minister to abandon her pursuit of a so-called hard Brexit following a general election that bore no majority winner on Friday.

May says election call was to strengthen Brexit position

British Prime Minister Theresa May has said she called for a snap general election to strengthen Britain's position during Brexit negotiations.

Scottish Parliament backs proposal for second independence from UK referendum

The Scottish Parliament on Tuesday passed a motion that allows its first minister to seek a new referendum on Scotland's independence from the United Kingdom.

May, Sturgeon meet in Scotland, but neither lady is for turning

British Prime Minister Theresa May and Scotland's first minister Nicola Sturgeon met Monday, just 24 hours before the Scottish Parliament's scheduled vote for a second independence referendum.

'Now is not the time' for Scottish independence vote: Theresa May

British Prime Minister Theresa May Thursday rejected a call by the Scottish government for a second referendum on independence before Britain leaves the EU -- but did not rule out a vote entirely.

Scots' Skepticism Toward EU as Referendum Looms at 67% : Poll

Scotland's skepticism toward the European Union is at its highest point in 17 years, with 67 percent of Scots having doubts about the bloc as support for Scottish independence from the United Kingdom is experiencing a correlating upswing, a new ScotCen's Scottish Social Attitudes survey showed on Wednesday.

Scotland's first minister announces second referendum bid

Scotland's first minister on Monday announced she would consult the Westminster government for permission to hold a second independence referendum within the next two years.