Hardline refusal of Scottish independence vote could 'provoke' break-up of UK, John Major says

Former UK Prime Minister, John Major. Picture: PA

Delaying a second vote on Scottish independence may be “unwise”, former UK prime minister John Major said – as he warned a “hardline” refusal to allow another vote on the matter for a generation was “more likely to provoke a break-up than prevent it”.

The Tory ex-leader said while Boris Johnson “probably” has the legal right to block a fresh independence ballot, he should be “wary how he uses that power”.