Constitution Secretary Mike Russell had previously stated that another vote could happen this year (Jane Barlow/PA)
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Constitution Secretary Mike Russell told the Australian High Commissioner he hoped an independence referendum could take place by the end of this year, new documents show.
In a meeting with George Brandis QC in November last year, the diplomat asked about the timing for another independence vote.
NICOLA Sturgeon has pledged to rejoin the EU as soon as possible after claiming Scotland had been taken out of the bloc against its will because of Brexit.
EDINBURGH: Nicola Sturgeon has said Europe should “keep a light on” as Scotland will be “back soon”.The First Minister tweeted just after the Brexit transition period.