Sturgeon brands Gove’s independence referendum comments ‘sneering, arrogant condescension’

After pro-independence parties won a majority in the Scottish Parliament in May, Ms Sturgeon said it is “a matter of when, not if” there will be a second referendum

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said Michael Gove’s comments were ‘sneering, arrogant condescension’ (Andrew Milligan/PA)

The “sneering, arrogant condescension” by Michael Gove in comments about another referendum are strengthening support for Scottish independence, Nicola Sturgeon has said.

The UK Cabinet Office minister has said he “can’t see” Boris Johnson agreeing to another vote before the next general election, adding it is “reckless” to discuss the issue while the country is still recovering from the coronavirus pandemic.