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UK top court rules against Scottish parliament holding new independence re
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The UK Supreme Court on Wednesday (local time) blocked the Scottish parliament from holding an independence vote.
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London dismisses Scottish bid for second independence vote
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
London [UK], May 10 (ANI/Sputnik): The UK's cabinet office minister dismissed on Sunday the Scottish nationalists' push for a new vote on independence, calling it a "massive distraction" from more pressing matters at hand.
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Scotland leader vows to again pursue independence after strong show in UK
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
London [UK], May 9 (ANI): After her party gained a strong showing in the Scottish Parliament elections, Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on Saturday promised to push ahead with another independence referendum, setting up a potential clash with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
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Scottish First Minister Sturgeon vows to return Scotland to EU
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Glasgow [UK], January 1 (ANI/Sputnik): Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon promised on Friday to return Scotland to the European Union soon.
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Sturgeon claims Scottish independence 'within touching distance' as UK sna
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Glasgow [UK], Nov 3 (Sputnik/ANI): Scotland's independence is "very near", which makes the upcoming UK general election most important ever to put the future of the region into its own hands, First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon said on Saturday.
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Scotland initiates fresh bid for independent statehood
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Glasgow [Scotland], May 30 (ANI): Scotland's pro-independence government on Wednesday tabled legislation that would pave the way for a second referendum on Scottish independence.
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Scotland's First Minister shelves second independence referendum
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Edinburgh [Scotland], June 28 (ANI): First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon has deserted her demands for a new independence referendum before the Brexit deal is signed, after her party lost several seats to pro-union parties in the general election.
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Scottish Parliament votes in favour of second independence referendum
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Scotland, Mar. 29 (ANI): First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon has won a key vote for a second independence referendum, triggering accusations from British ministers that her demands are premature.
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Nicola Sturgeon challenges May with second independence referendum for Sco
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
London [UK], Oct. 13 (ANI): First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon is to publish a draft bill calling for a second Scottish independence referendum next week in a direct challenge to British Prime Minister Theresa May's hardline stance on leaving the European Union (EU).
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