Referendum draft Bill

A draft bill for a second referendum on Scottish independence is due to be published by Constitution Secretary Derek Mackay.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced at the SNP conference last week that a formal consultation on the legislation would begin within days.

The SNP leader told delegates that Scots should have the ability to reconsider the issue in light of the vote for Brexit and to do so before the UK leaves the European Union.

The Scottish Government has said it will propose a statement to the Scottish Parliament next week to update MSPs on developments.