Nicola Sturgeon: SNP ready to ramp up case for ‘better future’ with independence

The First Minister spoke on the day Britain leaves the EU, which she said would be a ‘moment of profound sadness’ for many.

The SNP is ready to “ramp up” its campaign to persuade Scots to choose independence, Nicola Sturgeon said, as she accused the Tories of “goading” Scotland.

The party leader spoke in Edinburgh on the day the UK officially leaves the EU, which she said would be a “moment of profound sadness” for many.

Ms Sturgeon said a “different, better” future is open to Scotland with independence.