The Prime Minister of Scotland Nicola Stargen stated his desire to hold a new referendum on independence for the region. About it reports Reuters.
According to the politician, the vote should pass to Brexit — British exit from the EU. “If we’re talking about the real opportunities for Scotland to make a choice, the vote should take place in the period between autumn 2018 and spring 2019 when the clear terms of Brexit, but still have a chance to go their own way,” she explained.
On 11 March it became known that the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Theresa may is likely to start the process of exit from the EU is already March 14. On voting for Brexit in June 2016 England and Wales were in favour of leaving the EU, while Scotland and Northern Ireland are against it. However, supporters of secession have gained 51.9% of the votes.
The Agency notes that final approval for the referendum must give in London.
In April 2015 Sturgeon promised the Scots to hold a second referendum on independence if Britain will leave the EU.
The first plebiscite was held on 18 September 2014. Then about 55 percent of the participants voted for the preservation of the country in the United Kingdom.