The Scottish National Party president has said that it is “foolish” to think that the Supreme Court ruling on a second independence referendum marks the end of the debate. Speaking at a pro-Irish unity event in Belfast on Wednesday, Michael Russell called the court decision that Holyrood cannot legislate for a referendum “the elephant in the room”. He said that a plebiscite election in which independence will be the sole issue is the likely next step for the SNP. SNP president Michael Russell speaks during a rally for Irish unification organised by pro-unity group Ireland’s Future at the Ulster Hall in Belfast (Liam McBurney/PA)He added: “There’s a renewed determination to ensure that the people have their say. It is the expressed will of the people and that’s the missing element in today’s judgment – what the people want.

Source: The Herald November 24, 2022 12:29 UTC