Scottish Parliament Votes 72-55 to Seek UK Approval for New Independence Referendum
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Eastern Eye
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Summary
The Scottish Parliament voted 72-55 in favor of a motion to request UK government approval for a new independence referendum. First Minister John Swinney, leading the pro-independence SNP, introduced the motion and plans to engage in dialogue with the UK government to pursue the mandate.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledLAWMAKERS in the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh on Tuesday (26) backed a motion to ask the UK government in London to approve the organisation of a new referendum on independence.
Members of the devolved legislature, which has powers to set policy in areas such as health, education, the law, transport and environment, voted 72 to 55 in favour.
With the mandate of parliament, I will now take that forward to dialogue with the UK government to make sure that parliamen
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