Scotland’s first Minister Nicola Sturgeon during her speech before the Scottish national party, Stirling announced the beginning of a new debate on independence for the region, reports the British Independent.
Stargen believes that “seismic changes” subsequent to the decision of the UK to leave the EU, will have a “profound impact” on Scotland and to take this into account to now, reports RT.
She remembered the results of the referendum held in September 2014, adding that “the United Kingdom, which wished to remain Scotland, has changed,” and that means there are new arguments for and against independence.
Speaking about the possibility of a new referendum on secession of Scotland from Britain, initiate which is possible only with the certainty of victory, the Minister added that the independence vote even more people, if it becomes obvious that this is the best or the only way to protect the interests” of Scotland.
July 13, first Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon has said it will protect the desire of Scots to remain in the EU, although with respect to the choice of the majority of Britons voted for Brexit.
On 29 June, the Sturgeon also said Scotland if there is a way to stay in the European Union, she will do anything to find him.
As noted by the newspaper VIEW, with the collapse of the EU may follow the collapse of the UK.
Supporters of a British exit from the EU won on 25 June referendum. The referendum is not legally binding, i.e. the government and the Prime Minister has the right to ignore its results. But to do it under the pressure of public opinion the authorities will not be easy.
On 31 August the office of the head of the British government once again stated that no second referendum on UK membership in the European Union or the early General election should not wait.
