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Labour MP rules out second Scottish independence referendum
A Labour MP expected to become prime minister said he would not support another independence vote for Scotland. An SNP cabinet secretary called the position inconsistent with earlier statements on devolution.
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A Labour MP who is widely expected to replace the current prime minister said he would not consider holding another Scottish independence referendum. The Mail on Sunday reported that the MP told Scottish Labour MPs last week he remained opposed to a second vote on the constitutional question, even while supporting further devolution.
SNP response Ivan McKee, Cabinet Secretary for Public Service Reform, said the statements showed the devolution promises were unravelling. McKee told BBC Radio Scotland that withholding the power to decide on Scotland's constitutional future contradicted earlier pledges to transfer authority.
Reactions from other parties SNP MSP David Linden said the MP must deliver on promises to give Scotland more powers. Scottish Green Party MSP Patrick Harvie said the MP should not block a choice on independence after voters elected the largest pro-independence majority in the Scottish Parliament.
Scottish Labour deputy leader Jackie Baillie said the SNP was attempting to create a constitutional dispute instead of addressing public services.
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