Scotland cannot hold an independence referendum without UK government approval, top court rules

Scotland cannot hold an independence referendum without UK government approval, top court rules

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LONDON — The U.K.'s Supreme Court on Wednesday told the Scottish government it cannot hold a fresh independence referendum without the U.K. government's consent. Supreme Court President Lord Reed said in broadcast remarks that the Scottish Parliament did not have the power to legislate on matters…

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