Nicola Sturgeon calls on UK Government to 'respect democracy' and open talks on IndyRef2
Nicola Sturgeon has challenged the UK Government to begin talks over how Scotland can secure another referendum on independence following this week's Supreme Court ruling.
And she accused Unionist politicians of wanting "to silence Scotland's voice because they are scared of what Scotland might say". The First Minister said: "While of course disappointed by it, I respect and accept the Supreme Court's judgement on the Lord Advocate's reference, regarding the Scottish Government's powers to legislate for an independence referendum.
"However, regardless of attempts by Westminster to block democracy, I will always work to ensure that Scotland's voice is heard - and that the future of Scotland is always in Scotland's hands." "Any politician who was confident of their case - and confident of being able to persuade others of their case - would not be trying to block democracy, they would be embracing democracy.
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