Agreement reached on Scottish independence referendum

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Oct 12, 2012

The Scottish government has struck a deal with Westminster that will allow an independence referendum to take place in the near future.

The “Section 30” order, due to be formally announced on Monday, will transfer power from Westminster to Holyrood, Scotland, and will include an agreement for a single ‘yes or ‘no’ question on independence to take place before 2014.

Deputy Scottish First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, applauded the constructive approach that took place during the negotiations and went on to say,

“I am now immensely looking forward to making the case for Scotland to have full powers of independence that are necessary to build the prosperous fair society that we all want.”

British Prime Minister  David Cameron, confirmed that he will be signing the agreement on Monday.

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