Scottish independence: 8 referendum questions answered as Nicola Sturgeon pushes for 2023 vote

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Nicola Sturgeon laid out her plans to hold a second independence referendum on Scotland's future earlier this week. The First Minister said she wants to carry out a vote on October 19, 2023, however there will be a number of obstacles for the SNP leader to get through before a referendum can be held.

The UK Government is refusing to grant consent for such a ballot to be held. READ MORE: Latest IndyRef2 poll shows 'No' still in lead after Nicola Sturgeon referendum announcement Sturgeon is asking UK Supreme Court judges in London to rule if Holyrood can hold a referendum without the backing of Boris Johnson.If the Supreme Court rules against Sturgeon then she said she would fight the next general election on one issue: independence.She told MSPs: "My determination is to secure a process that allows the people of Scotland - whether yes, no, or yet to be decided - to express their views in a legal, constitutional referendum, so that the majority view can be established fairly and democratically."She added: "If it does transpire that there is no lawful way for this parliament to give the people of Scotland the choice of independence in a referendum, and if the UK government continues to deny a Section 30 order, my party will fight the UK general election on this single question: should Scotland be an independent country?"So, here's all you need to know about what could happen with the Supreme Court:Will the Supreme Court decide if there is a referendum?Yes and no.

Boris Johnson has declined to lend the powers the Scottish Government needs to hold a legally-binding referendum.If he persists, then the court will decide if Nicola Sturgeon has the powers to hold a consultative ballot instead.What happens if the court says no?Ni