UK PM Burnham rules out new Scottish independence referendum after Glasgow meeting
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has ruled out a new Scottish independence referendum, saying the issue is off limits for his government. He made the comments during a meeting with Scotland's First Minister John Swinney in Glasgow on Thursday. The exchange comes only days after Burnham took office on July 20 and quickly became a fresh constitutional flashpoint.Burnham said a new vote would distract from efforts to grow the economy and reduce the cost of living, which he has made central to his new administration. According to a statement shared by the UK government, he said he was not focused... [Continue Reading]
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