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Closed Do not give consent for another Scottish Independence Referendum

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The SNP government appears solely intent on getting independence at any cost.

The independence referendum was called a once in a generation vote - so let it be.

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    MPs debate the Scottish Parliamentary General Election and Scotland’s constitutional future

    Yesterday MPs debated the Scottish Parliamentary General Election and Scotland’s constitutional future in the main House of Commons chamber. This was an opposition day debate, on a motion determined by the SNP.

    You can watch the debate here: https://parliamentlive.tv/event/index/d4859816-df47-4d29-8766-263d81c440fd?in=12:53:55

    And you can read a transcript of the debate here: https://hansard.parliament.uk/commons/2021-03-17/debates/88689FFD-075C-4FB0-83DA-E554F345F0D9/ScotlandGeneralElectionAndConstitutionalFuture

    This debate is separate to the debate the Petitions Committee has scheduled for Monday 22 March on a petition relating to consent for a referendum on Scottish independence.

    Find out more about the petitions debate here: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/news/152826/mps-to-debate-petition-relating-to-consent-for-a-referendum-on-scottish-independence/

    What are Opposition Days?

    Opposition days are days allocated in the House of Commons for the discussion of subjects chosen by the opposition (non-government) parties.

    Find out more about Opposition days: https://www.parliament.uk/site-information/glossary/opposition-days/

  • Parliament will debate this petition on 22 March 2021

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  • Government responded to this petition

    The UK Government continues to respect the decision of the people of Scotland who voted decisively in 2014 to remain part of the United Kingdom.

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    The referendum on Scottish independence in 2014 was legal, fair and decisive and the people of Scotland voted by a significant margin to remain part of the United Kingdom. The Edinburgh Agreement committed both the UK and Scottish governments to respect the referendum’s outcome. The Prime Minister wrote to the First Minister of Scotland in January 2020 to confirm he cannot agree to any request for a transfer of power from the UK Parliament to the Scottish Parliament that would lead to further independence referendums.

    Scotland benefits greatly from being part of a strong United Kingdom and the UK Government is committed to continuing to protect and promote the combined strengths of our Union, building on the historic bonds and common values we share. Now, more than ever, it is important all parts of the United Kingdom work together to protect lives and livelihoods and drive our recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Scotland Office

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  • Petition published

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    If this petition gets 10,000 signatures, government will respond to it.

    If this petition gets 100,000 signatures, it will be considered for debate in Parliament.

    This petition will stay open until 26 July 2021.