Boris Johnson: Second Scottish independence referendum would be 'reckless and irresponsible'

Opinion polls have so far been unclear as to whether SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon will win the overall majority she needs in the Scottish Parliament to push for another referendum

The British Prime Minister was speaking as voters in Scotland prepare to go to the polls on Thursday in a crucial Holyrood election. Picture: Rui Viera/PA

Holding a second referendum on Scottish independence would be “reckless and irresponsible”, Boris Johnson has said.

The British Prime Minister was speaking as voters in Scotland prepare to go to the polls on Thursday in a crucial Holyrood election, with the issue of the constitution once again dominating the campaign.