55 – 45 per cent to remain in the union along with England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Although this referendum was meant to settle the matter for at least a generation, however, Scots appear to regret their decision following the UK’s departure from the European Union and the belief that the Scottish government may have handled the Coronavirus crisis better than London.
Nevertheless, the British government claims that the according to the law, Edinburgh would have to obtain permission from the British parliament in order to hold another referendum legally. On the other hand, PM Johnson has also made it clear that he would turn down any such request, since he is of the view that the issue was settled seven years ago.
