Sturgeon: Second Scottish Independence Referendum Inevitable

Sturgeon re-elected as Scottish First Minister

Scotland's First Minister has told the British Prime Minister a second Scottish independence referendum is now a "matter of when - not if".

Yesterday, Nicola Sturgeon was congratulated by Boris Johnson, on her re-election as Scottish First Minister.

Arriving back at work. Lots to do. #ButeHouse pic.twitter.com/LP6Ru5US41

— Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) May 9, 2021

British Minister for Cabinet Office, Michael Gove, says a push for another vote on independence is a "massive distraction" from more important issues.

First Minister Sturgeon has made clear her immediate focus is on the country's recovery from Covid-19 recovery, but notes the Scottish public must be given the option of independence again:

Leader of the Scottish Conservatives, Douglas Ross, believes a vote on independence is not what Scotland needs:

The @ScotTories have stopped an SNP majority, stopped indyref2 and won more votes than ever before.

Our supporters went to incredible efforts and all their hard work has paid off.

Thank you to everyone who trusted us with their votes. We will not let you down👇 pic.twitter.com/BJ4o5D0cVG

— Douglas Ross MSP (@Douglas4Moray) May 9, 2021