An independence referendum will take place in Scotland by the end of next year, according to the SNP Constitution Secretary.Angus Robertso n was asked at the Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee at Holyrood earlier today if he believed a vote would go ahead as planned for the end of 2023.He replied: "Yes." Robertson was grilled alongside Finance Secretary Kate Forbes at the committee as it discussed the Resource Spending Review which was announced last week.
Forbes set out what the SNP /Green government would be spending money on over the next four financial years with £20m set aside of a referendum in 2023.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has repeatedly stuck to her manifesto pledge of holding a vote next year, but many are questioning if one will go ahead given potential legal challenges and unfavourable polling for those wanting independence.
Committee member Donald Cameron asked Robertson and Forbes: "Do you think a referendum will happen by the end of 2023?"Angus Robertson replied: "Yes.
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