Nicola Sturgeon 'will not get much help from Europe' despite charm offensive

When Nicola Sturgeon claimed at her independence referendum press conference this week to have won “incredible” support for Scotland across Europe, she gave a clear indication that she expects the EU to grant speedy access to the single market after independence.The First Minister has embarked on an extensive tour of European capitals and the power bases of Brussels since the Brexit vote, which have resulted in a flurry of photo opportunities and press releases.