Scotland's First Minister has detailed how she plans to deliver a second independence referendum in Scotland and named a date for the vote. In 2014, 55.3% of people voted against independence in the first referendum.
The 2014 referendum went ahead after the UK government agreed to a section 30 order, allowing Holyrood to pass laws in areas normally reserved to Westminster. UK minsters have said they would consider any request for a section 30 order but they have indicated they would be unlikely to grant the request.
Ms Sturgeon said she plans to hold a lawful vote can be held in October 2023, with or without the formal consent of UK Government. She says in the absence of a Section 30 order she is determined to "secure a process" that allows people a vote. "
