Nicola Sturgeon wants second independence referendum early in next parliament

The Scottish Parliament election is due to be held in May.

Nicola Sturgeon wants any second independence referendum to be held early in the next parliament. Picture: Andy Buchanan/PA

Nicola Sturgeon has said she wants a second Scottish independence referendum to take place early in the next Holyrood Parliament.

Speaking to BBC Scotland, the First Minister also insisted the UK Government’s current opposition to a vote is unsustainable.