Sturgeon to beg Boris for second independence referendum in 'spirit of cooperation'
| Published date | 13 September 2021 |
| Publication title | Express, The/The Express on Sunday: Web Edition Articles (London, England) |
She will say: "My approach to government and to politics will be, as far as possible, co-operation not confrontation.
"The experience of the pandemic and the challenges we face as a result reinforces my view that this is the right approach.
"So it is in that spirit of co-operation that I hope the Scottish and UK governments can reach agreement - as we did in 2014 - to allow the democratic wishes of the people of Scotland to be heard and respected.
"But, this much is clear: democracy must - and will - prevail."
But Holyrood opposition MSPs claimed independence would make the Scottish economy worse.
Willie Rennie, Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP, said: “The Scottish Government's record on the economy is an absolute shambles and there's no sign it will get better by 2023, especially if ministers and civil servants are focusing on another independence referendum.
“We need a robust and diverse economy where businesses can thrive, and everyone can have access to work.”
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Donald Cameron MSP, Scottish Tory Constitution spokesperson, said: “Independence, as usual, is put above everything else by the nationalists, which will be deeply damaging for our economy.”
Pamela Nash, chief executive of Scotland in Union, said: "This is Groundhog Day yet again at SNP conference, with nationalist politicians only interested in talking about the constitution.
“The First Minister has clearly run out of ideas.
“If Nicola Sturgeon was serious about believing in co-operation, she would focus on making devolution work and using Holyrood’s powers to build a recovery for everyone.
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“Instead, she is blindsided by her obsession with breaking up our country.
“Scotland deserves better than a government which prioritises division ahead of devolution.”
Meanwhile, Alex Salmond has hit out at the SNP as he pledged his party would create an IndyRef2 leaflet to shove through thousands of letterboxes.
The former Scottish First Minister...
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