[hibeejim21]

Finally is the most important word there. I'm glad to see she has finally found the courage of her convictions after 9 months of moaning and threatening tactics. When she finally manages to understand the principle that Scotland is not a member of the EU and has no associated rights, I will begin to take her seriously.

As to the proposed referendum, there's no doubt the intransigence will apply to both the Leave and Remain campaigns in Westminster and Holyrood and the deep divisions will once again rise to the surface, after simmering away since the 2014 referendum.

Don't think thats fair. I think sturgeon has tried to seek a compromise and made it clear early on she wants scotland to stay in the single market. A 2nd referendum was in the SNP manifesto if there was 'material change' and no one in their right mind can say thats not the case now. A white paper was produced outlining a way forward. May on the other hand ignored it and has treated the devolved nations with complete contempt,ignoring her promise on a 'uk wide solution'.

Mays criticised the arguments for Scottish independence from the UK, while using the same arguments for Britain leaving the EU. The blame for this lies with farage,boris and the rest of the bonkers brexiteers who were warned what this would mean to northern ireland and scotland.