Second Scottish independence vote ‘on the table’ says Scotland leader
By AFP
24 June 2016 |
1:15 pm
Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said Friday that a second independence vote was "on the table" after Britain voted to leave the European Union.
Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said Friday that a second independence vote was “on the table” after Britain voted to leave the European Union.
“The option of a second referendum must be on the table and it is on the table,” she said, adding that legislation for another vote following the one held in 2014 would be prepared when the Scottish Parliament approved it.
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This is obvious outcome of the British one sided EU referendum..
We will review and take appropriate action.