Sturgeon: 'We've a mandate to offer choice of independence'

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says she will "seek agreement to the transfer of power" that will put a second independence referendum beyond legal challenge.

She made the pledge while delivering her government's legislative plans for the coming year.

Ms Sturgeon said: "The referendum bill introduced before recess is about to resume its parliamentary progress. I can confirm today that during the passage of the bill we will seek agreement to the transfer of power that will put the referendum beyond legal challenge."