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Denying Scotland a referendum would prove that Britain really is broken

While Britain’s democracy is an antiquated theme park, in Scotland, sovereignty lies with the people, not the Crown

Denying Scotland a referendum would prove that Britain really is broken
Sturgeon speaks at the launch of new paper on Scottish independence, 14 June 2022 | PA Images / Alamy Stock Photo
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The struggle for Scottish independence is heading to the courts.

Last week, Nicola Sturgeon announced her government will hold a referendum next year, with or without Westminster’s permission.

She also said: “A referendum… if it is to be deliverable, command confidence and achieve its objective, must be lawful.”