Nicola Sturgeon said there was an opportunity to make a “real push” to attract the broadcaster, which could move out of London to the banks of the Clyde ReutersNicola Sturgeon has rejected claims that her latest drive for independence will scupper the prospect of Channel 4 relocating to Glasgow. The first minister said there was an opportunity to make a “real push” to attract the broadcaster, which could move out of London to the banks of the Clyde. She denied that her plan to hold a second vote on independence as a result of Brexit — raising the prospect of the UK broadcaster finding itself based in a foreign country should it move to Scotland — would act as a barrier. She also defended her record on supporting the creative industries after being criticised for the lack of a TV studio and facing questions over a decision to hand a large chunk of…

Source: The Times August 25, 2017 22:52 UTC