Sturgeon calls for second independence vote

Summary

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announces independence referendum will be between Autumn 2018 and Spring 2019
Ms Sturgeon says she will seek Scottish Parliament approval for a second independence referendum next week
The franchise and question in the second independence referendum is for the Scottish Parliament to decide says the first minister

Live Reporting

Craig Hutchison and Colin Bell

Postpublished at 11:15 Greenwich Mean Time 13 March 2017

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Scottish independence: Nicola Sturgeon to make 'important' Brexit speech published at 11:15 Greenwich Mean Time 13 March 2017

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Scotland's first minister is to make what has been described as an "important" statement on Brexit.

It comes amid mounting speculation that Nicola Sturgeon is moving towards calling for a second referendum on Scottish independence.

BBC Scotland's political editor Brian Taylor said he did not expect Ms Sturgeon to name a date for a referendum.

But he said it would be "at least" a final warning to the UK government.
Postpublished at 11:10 Greenwich Mean Time 13 March 2017

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Good morning and welcome to Holyrood Livepublished at 10:56 Greenwich Mean Time 13 March 2017

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Nicola Sturgeon will give her speech from Bute House

Good morning and welcome to Holyrood Live's coverage of Nicola Sturgeon's speech on Brexit on 13 March 2017.