> These issues are the responsibility of the UK Parliament, [the UK Supreme Court President] said, and in absence of an agreement between the two governments the Scottish Parliament is therefore unable to legislate for a referendum.
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> Ms Sturgeon said: "We must and we will find another democratic, lawful means for Scottish people to express their will" and accused the UK government of "democracy denial".
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> Downing Street later said Mr Sunak will seek to avoid another referendum while he is prime minister.
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> SNP ministers will accept the judgement and respect the law. A wildcat ballot in the Catalan-style is not an option.
> A legal referendum can only happen if the first minister somehow persuades the prime minister to abandon his opposition.
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