Scottish independence now 'decades' away after Sturgeon resignation, insiders say

Thursday's front page: Independence dream fades as Sturgeon quits TomorrowsPapersToday Latest by ChrisGreenNews HugoGye:

Independence activist Jonothon Shafi, who has long been a critic of Ms Sturgeon’s tactics on the issue, said securing the goal was now a “decades-long project”.

A Labour MP added: “I think independence is all but dead and the First Minister all but admitted that in her press statement. Her ‘de facto referendum’ nonsense will now be dropped as they knew that to be the wrong strategy.”i : “There can be no denying the abilities of the FM. Any new leader must be able to unify the wider movement and move things forward – no mean feat in my opinion.”understands that the UK Government is hoping that the change of First Minister will allow for a “reset” in relations between the two administrations.

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