Independence referendum debate suspended

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The ‘Scotland’s Choice’ debate on a second independence referendum is suspended, after the attack at Westminster

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Craig Hutchison and Colin Bell

'These islands run through me'published at 15:24 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March 2017
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Lib Dem MSP Alex Cole-Hamilton says he rises to support his party's amendment and to keep a promise to his constituents.
Mr Cole-Hamilton says "these islands run through me".
He says he has his mandate and he stood for election to oppose a second referendum in these circumstances.
The Lib Dem MSP says he is "bitterly devastated" about Brexit.
Mr Cole-Hamilton says we are sitting at a time of great change in society and he pauses.
"I am sorry, I get very emotional about this," he says.
Mr Cole-Hamilton says he must vote against this motion.
Postpublished at 15:23 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March 2017
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Tory MSP tweets he would like Holyrood to be suspendedpublished at 15:23 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March 2017
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Postpublished at 15:21 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March 2017
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Background: Nicola Sturgeon to call indyref2 in autumn 2018 or spring 2019 published at 15:20 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March 2017
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Nicola Sturgeon to call indyref2 in autumn 2018 or spring 2019
Nicola Sturgeon has said a second referendum on Scottish independence will be called between autumn 2018 and the spring of 2019.
The first minister said the possible centralisation of power at Westminster, following Brexit, had implications for Scotland's economy, society and democracy.
Ms Sturgeon said she would ask the Scottish Parliament next week for permission to request a Section 30 order from Westminster.
The move would allow a fresh legally-binding referendum to be held, if consent is granted.
Postpublished at 15:18 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March 2017
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Postpublished at 15:16 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March 2017
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SNP MSP says opposition parties have 'displayed an affront to democracy'; published at 15:15 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March 2017
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SNP MSP Bob Doris says there has been a material change in circumstances with Scotland being dragged out of the EU against its will.
Mr Doris says the opposition parties have "displayed an affront to democracy".
The SNP MSP says the most divisive thing politicians can do is to deny the people a vote on their own self determination.
That is precisely what the Tory government is planning to do to the people of Scotland, he says.
Postpublished at 15:15 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March 2017
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Postpublished at 15:13 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March 2017
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Postpublished at 15:12 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March 2017
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'The SNP will always look to separate this country'published at 15:10 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March 2017
Labour MSP Iain Gray says the fundamental difference between Scottish Labour benches and the government's is that his party will always seek to unite.
"The SNP will always look to separate this country," he says, adding that it is "divisive" to call another referendum.
Mr Gray says the Scottish government "cast iron promises" have been "as disposable as the Scottish Green manifesto promises".
The Labour MSP says the first minister announced that a second referendum would be called at her residence and in television studios before bringing it to parliament.
He says he accepts the prime minister has been inept in her response but it is the Scottish people that are caught between "two belligerent governments" who do not listen to one another.
Mr Gray says this is not a two day debate and that it has been going for 10 years, "the Scottish people gave their answer and it's no," he says.
Postpublished at 15:10 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March 2017
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Postpublished at 15:09 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March 2017
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Postpublished at 15:08 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March 2017
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'Austerity from London and austerity from Brussels are, in my view, equally damaging' published at 15:07 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March 2017
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Alex Neil says he would not like to be ruled by Jean-Claude Juncker or Theresa May
Mr Neil says he would find it no more appetising for Scotland to be ruled by Mr Juncker than he would by Mrs May.
He says: "Austerity from London and austerity from Brussels are, in my view, equally damaging, not just to Scotland, but to the rest of the UK and indeed to the rest of Europe.
The referendum must only be held once we know the outcome of the Brexit deal published at 15:01 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March 2017
SNP MSP Alex Neil thanks all those who wished him well during a recent illness.
Mr Neil says he has campaigned all his life for Scottish independence and he believes that "the referendum must only be held once we know the outcome of the Brexit deal."
The SNP MSP says the trading relationships might influence the eventual outcome of indyref2.
He says he supports the government's motion on the basis that "we need to know the outcome of deals" before an independence referendum.
Greens MSP Patrick Harvie intervenes to ask if he has confidence in the UK negotiating trading deals.
Mr Neil says we need to take cognisance of any trade deal "if we are living in the real world".
Postpublished at 15:00 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March 2017
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