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Edinburgh (United Kingdom), Sep 12 (EFE), (Camera: Remei Calabuig).- Brexit and discontent with the British government over its handling of the pandemic have boosted independence in Scotland, according to polls, which has led the chief minister, Nicola Sturgeon, to strengthen plans for a second referendumFOOTAGE OF EDINBURGH
President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker met with First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon in Brussels on Wednesday, as the European Council emergency meeting on the 'Brexit' issue takes place in the Belgian capital. Relations between Scotland and the EU, the 'Brexit' result, as well as the possibility of a second referendum on Scotland’s independence from the UK were expected to top the agenda of the meeting.
Scotland's First Minister and leader of the SNP Nicola Sturgeon says Boris Johnson has 'no mandate whatsoever to take Scotland out of the European Union', adding she would push for another independence referendum after losing a 2014 vote. SOUNDBITE
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announces the Scottish government will introduce legislation "shortly" as a first step towards another independence referendum to be held by 2021. She adds that she hopes the legislation will be agreed by the end of 2019.
Scotland's government intends to hold a second independence referendum on October 19, 2023, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says in an address to Parliament. IMAGES
SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon launches her party's general election campaign in Edinburgh, saying this election "is the most important of our lifetimes". SOUNDBITE
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