Nicola Sturgeon says Scottish independence referendum will happen in 'earlier part' of next parliamentary term

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vote on the constitution. With the Nationalists currently soaring in the polls it means Boris Johnson could face huge pressure to allow an IndyRef2 to take place in the coming years - despite repeatedly saying he would not.

Speculation has mounted in recent weeks over the timing of when such a referendum could take place, with one former Yes chief telling the Record it could happen as soon as next year.

In a round of broadcast interviews on Thursday to promote the SNP's virtual conference this weekend, the First Minister was asked if a referendum in 2021 was realistic.She told the BBC: “I think the referendum should, for a whole variety of reasons, be in the earlier part of the next parliament.“I intend to say more about this before the.