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

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'

Sat, 27 Mar, 2021 - 14:08

Katrine Bussey, PA Scotland Political Editor

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”.