Scotland’s Sturgeon says wouldn’t propose independence referendum immediately

cde.news desk 30 April 2021, 12:20 · 1 min read

epaselect epa07967425 Scottish First Minister and SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon delivers a speech at an independence rally in George Square, Glasgow, Britain, 02 November 2019. Thousands of supporters of Scottish independence have gathered in Glasgow to demand second independence referendum. EPA-EFE/ROBERT PERRY

Scotland’s first minister Nicola Sturgeon said she wouldn’t propose a referendum on Scottish independence immediately, as she wants to make sure the country is clear of the coronavirus pandemic first.

“I don’t believe we should propose a referendum right at this moment,” Sturgeon told BBC Radio.

“I’m a lifelong believer in independence, I want Scotland to be independent, but firstly we’ve got to steer the country through the crisis.”

Sturgeon’s party, the Scottish National Party, have pledged to hold a new referendum by the end of 2023 if they win a majority in an election on May 6.

File photo of Scottish First Minister and SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon. EPA-EFE/ROBERT PERRY