UK’s Burnham tells Scotland new independence vote is off limits
Summary
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said there will be no new vote on Scottish independence. He wants to focus on improving the economy and lowering living costs instead of holding another referendum.Key Facts
- Andy Burnham became British Prime Minister on July 20.
- Burnham told Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney that a new Scottish independence vote is off limits.
- Scotland held an independence referendum in 2014, where 55% voted to stay in the UK.
- Scotland wants a new vote because the UK left the European Union, which most Scots opposed.
- The UK’s highest court said Scotland cannot hold a second referendum without UK parliament approval.
- Burnham prefers to work on local economic growth and lowering the cost of living.
- He plans to give more local power to regions through "devolution" to boost their economies.
- Burnham is meeting with leaders from Wales and Scotland as part of his new role.
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