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UK’s top court quashes Scotland’s bid for new independence vote

EDINBURGH, Scotland — The U.K.’s top judges threw out an attempt by the Scottish government to bypass Westminster and call a second independence referendum, thwarting nationalist leader Nicola Sturgeon’s plan for a vote next year.

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What’s next for indyref2: Can the SNP turn to the international courts?

THE decision by the Supreme Court is that under the current devolution settlement, Holyrood cannot hold an independence referendum without the…

The National (Scotland)

Hundreds gather in Edinburgh rally following Supreme Court's independence ruling

SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon had hoped to conduct IndyRef2 on October 19, 2023, but her plans have now been hit by a setback that makes it unlikely that the vote will go ahead next year

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Andrew Tickell: There is no magic legal bullet to win, or stop, independence

IT’S a “no.” Having war-gamed out all the potential outcomes, all the nuances and ambiguities, the Supreme Court gave us a clear and…

The National (Scotland)

Everything Nicola Sturgeon said today as Scottish Government loses Indyref2 court case

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon made a statement after the case for a second independence referendum, which the SNP hoped would take place next year, was denied by the UK Supreme Court

Glasgow Live

Supreme Court Indyref2 decision: What is it and what does it mean?

The Supreme Court ruled that the Scottish Parliament does not have the power to legislate for a referendum.

The Independent UK

Indyref2 ruling signals end of union as we know it, warns Scottish minister

Constitution Secretary Angus Robertson faced an urgent question in Holyrood following the Supreme Court’s decision.

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Alex Salmond slams Nicola Sturgeon over 'bad gamble that has not paid off' after Supreme Court ruling

The former SNP leader claimed the Scottish Government should have passed legislation for an IndyRef2 and forced Westminster to challenge it.

Daily Record

SNP in challenge to Tories to fix Scotland Act 'to prove Union is voluntary'

THE SNP have challenged the UK Government to change the law restricting the right of Scotland to hold a second independence referendum.

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon hints she'll join independence activists at Supreme Court rally

NICOLA Sturgeon has hinted that she could meet with activists at a rally outside the Scottish Parliament following the Supreme Court ruling.

The National (Scotland)

Sunak blanks demands to 'be honest' about 'false voluntary union' claims

RISHI Sunak has refused to come clean on whether he believes Scotland is in a “voluntary union” with England as the SNP said the notion was…

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon speech in full as First Minister reacts to Supreme Court verdict

The First Minister claimed Scottish democracy could "not be denied" after the Supreme Court ruled that Holyrood could not hold a referendum without Westminster approval.

Daily Record

Reaction in West Lothian as Supreme Court judges reject second independence referendum

Nicola Sturgeon has said Supreme Court ruling "doesn’t make law, only interprets it"

Daily Record

Conclusions of Supreme Court justices on Scottish independence case

Five Supreme Court judges concluded that going ahead with a second vote would be beyond the powers of Holyrood.

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The Independent UK

SNP urged to ‘drop referendum obsession’ after Supreme Court ruling

Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross said the ruling was ‘clear and unequivocal’.

Glasgow Live

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.

The Independent UK

Supreme Court ruling against indyref2 plan ‘exposes myth’ on union – Sturgeon

The court ruled the Scottish Parliament does not have the power to legislate for a referendum on independence.

Edinburgh Live

Supreme Court Scottish Independence Referendum ruling and what it means for Scotland

The UK's highest court has ruled that the Scottish Parliament does not have the power to call a second independence referendum. Here is what it means for the people of Scotland.

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Daily Record

Supreme Court tells Scottish Government it does not have legal right to hold a second independence referendum

It follows weeks of presentations to judges in the land's highest ranking court

Glasgow Live

Scottish Government does not have the power to hold independence referendum

The UK Supreme Court ruled this morning the UK Government will need to give its consent before Holyrood can put the independence question to the Scottish people.

Insider UK

Supreme Court rules against Scottish Government in indyref2 case

The Lord Advocate will now not be able to clear the Bill for passage through the Scottish Parliament

Wales Online

Scotland does not have power to order independence referendum, court rules

The Scottish Parliament will need to get permission from Westminster

Daily Record

Supreme Court rules against Scottish Government in IndyRef2 case in huge blow for Nicola Sturgeon

Judges in London have issued a "unanimous" decision against the Scottish Government plan for a second referendum.

The National (Scotland)

Supreme Court BLOCKS Scottish independence referendum in historic ruling

The Supreme Court has ruled that the Scottish Parliament does NOT have the competence to legislate for a referendum without Westminster’s…

The Independent UK

UK's top court to rule on Scottish bid for independence vote

Britain’s Supreme Court is due to rule on whether Scotland can hold a vote on independence without the consent of the U.K. government

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