Has #Covid19 made Scottish independence more likely? – BBC Newsnight

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed the move to “phase three” of her government’s route map out of lockdown. But has her handling of #Covid19 shifted public opinion on Scottish independence? Subscribe to our channel here: https://goo.gl/31Q53F

Matters of health policy are decided for the Scottish people by the Scottish government and the Covid crisis has allowed First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to forge an independent route.

But what effect has her pandemic leadership had on Scotland’s appetite for independence? And what are the chances of another referendum?

Allan Little reports from Scotland.

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