BR-EXIT: A second referendum on Scottish independence?

June 24, 2016 10:24

The UK is now facing a "constitutional crisis" with Leave closing in on victory in the EU referendum, the Scottish National Party has warned.

A leave vote raises questions about Scotland's constitutional future.

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the results in Scotland make clear "that the people of Scotland see their future as part of the European Union."

Her predecessor Alex Salmond suggested a vote to leave will trigger a second referendum on Scottish independence.

In a statement, Sturgeon said: "Scotland has delivered a strong, unequivocal vote to remain in the EU, and I welcome that endorsement of our European status. And while the overall result remains to be declared, the vote here makes clear that the people of Scotland see their future as part of the European Union."

"Scotland has contributed significantly to the Remain vote across the UK. That reflects the positive campaign the SNP fought, which highlighted the gains and benefits of our EU membership, and people across Scotland have responded to that positive message. We await the final UK-wide result, but Scotland has spoken -- and spoken decisively."

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