27-03-2017 17:49 via uk.news.yahoo.com

May meets Sturgeon after blocking new independence bid

By Russell CheyneEAST KILBRIDE, Scotland (Reuters) - Prime Minister Theresa May on Monday held her first meeting with First Minister Nicola Sturgeon since blocking Scotland's bid for a second independence referendum.The pair met just a day before Scotland's devolved assembly resumes a debate on independence that is expected to give Sturgeon authority to demand a second referendum.Sturgeon, who left the talks with May without commenting, is pressing for a second referendum in the second half of 2
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