But, provoked again and again at a press conference, she declined to explain how that would be legal, given that constitutional issues are reserved for Westminster.
№ 10 rejects independence vote
Her silence on the key issue came when Downing Street again rejected the case for independence. A spokesman for the prime minister said: “The position of the UK government is that now is not the time to talk about a new referendum.
Mr Johnson said the Scots had voted “No” in a referendum “just a few years ago, in recent memory” and called on Mrs Sturgeon to “respect that”.
He said: “I think we also need to focus on what I think people from all over the UK – Scotland, England, everyone – want to see what our economic position is, the effect of Covid on the country. and then the problems after Covid that we are struggling with. ”
Mr Spencer went further, telling the Municipalities that “I think once in a generation it is certainly not five years, I think it would be closer to 25 years before it has to be reconsidered” .
Speaker number 10 distanced himself from the timeline, saying: “Although I do not think there is a specific government definition, I am sure we are united in our opinion that now is not the time to talk about a new referendum.
Sturgeon reveals independence documents
Ms. Sturgeon used a press conference at her Bute House residence in Edinburgh to unveil the first in a series of documents prepared by her government officials that will work together to form a new prospect for independence.
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