Fraser Nelson Fraser Nelson

The great pretender: Nicola Sturgeon’s independence bluff

issue 15 May 2021

During the Scottish leaders’ debate, Nicola Sturgeon was asked a rather awkward question: what would she say to voters who want her as First Minister, but who certainly do not want another referendum, especially at such a delicate stage for the country? ‘What are they meant to do if they want you, but don’t want independence?’ she was asked.

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