Scotland could block Brexit, says Nicola Sturgeon

Nicola Sturgeon has warned she would consider asking Holyrood to block the UK’s departure from Europe if MSPs are required to give formal backing for Brexit.

The first minister said if the Scottish Parliament has to give its consent, she would “of course” consider asking MSPs not to do this.

In Scotland 62% of people voted to stay in the EU, a situation in stark contrast with the result of the UK-wide vote, which saw 52% opt to leave.