The Scottish National party’s autumn conference has called for a second referendum on independence from the UK to be held as soon as health data show that a “full, normal, and energetic” campaign would be safe.
While effectively endorsing the insistence of SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon that a vote must be held only after the coronavirus crisis has passed, the resolution — passed overwhelmingly by delegates to the online meeting — will add to pressure on the Scottish first minister to set out how she will decide when to proceed.
“This decision should be determined by data-driven criteria about the clear end to the public health crisis, which would allow a full, normal and energetic referendum campaign,” the resolution read.