Nicola Sturgeon's referendum hopes already dented by Supreme Court ruling, says Lord Sumption
Former Supreme Court judge says legal hurdle was raised by finding in October that her government had exceeded its powers
Source: telegraph.co.uk
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Scottish independence: Supreme Court to rule on referendum
The First Minister announced she intended to hold Indyref2 on October 19 next year, using Holyrood’s own powers, if the UK Supreme Court gave its…
Source: heraldscotland.com
John Swinney sows confusion over SNP claims on independence mandate
Scotland’s deputy first minister backtracks after contradicting Nicola Sturgeon by saying majority of seats would be enough
United Kingdom John Swinney Nicola Sturgeon Ciaran Martin Scottish National Blavatnik School Of Government At Oxford University
Source: theguardian.com
Dame Deborah James, teacher, writer and broadcaster who worked to demystify the bowel cancer from which she suffered – obituary
She presented an award-winning podcast and wrote a popular blog, and in her final weeks millions of pounds were raised in her name
Source: telegraph.co.uk
Scotland sets October 2023 for new independence vote
Scotland's government on Tuesday drew the battle lines for a historic tussle with London as it announced plans to hold a second independence referendum on October 19, 2023. Addressing the Edinburgh parliament, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon conceded that her devolved administration may...
Source: japantoday.com
Scotland sets October 2023 for new independence vote
Eight years ago, Scotland voted to stay in the UK and current polls suggest Scots remain evenly divided on the question of independence
Source: khaleejtimes.com
Lord Sumption says method behind ECHR Rwanda ruling 'unsatisfactory' but pulling out is 'ridiculous'
Lord Sumption today said it was very unsatisfactory that the decision had been taken behind closed doors - and by an as-of-yet unnamed judge- in Strasbourg. But he said it was ridiculous to leave.
United Kingdom Suella Braverman Dominic Raab Tom Swarbrick European Union European Convention On Human Rights
Source: dailymail.co.uk
Priti Patel vows to keep fighting on Rwanda plan after European court blocks the UK's first flight
The Home Secretary last night defiantly vowed to plough ahead with her flagship migration plan despite a Strasbourg judges extraordinary 11th-hour intervention blocked the first flight.
Source: dailymail.co.uk
Jeremy Corbyn and Sadiq Khan among leading left-wing figures CELEBRATING ECHR's Rwanda intervention
Left-wing figures, including lawyers, politicians and activists, were among those openly celebrating the ECHRs extraordinary intervention that saw the UKs first Rwanda-bound flight grounded.
Source: dailymail.co.uk
Tories vent fury at 'abominable' European court ruling on Rwanda flight
MPs and ministers called for the UK to withdraw from European Court of Human Rights after it intervened to stop an Iraqi citizen being deported - just before the flight was due to take off.
Source: dailymail.co.uk