- Justice Secretary Alex Norris has indicated that the UK government will not entertain a second Scottish independence referendum, explicitly decoupling the issue from discussions regarding the UK's relationship with the European Union.
- Speaking to Sky News, Alex Norris re-emphasised that the 2014 vote was a generational debate and reiterated the government's strong commitment to safeguarding the Union.
- The response follows comments from Andy Burnham, who expressed openness to reversing Brexit and exploring options ranging from rejoining the customs union to resuming full EU membership.
- Former Chancellor George Osborne told The Independent that Brexit has been a mess, suggesting that rejoining the customs union would help ease economic pressures on the UK.
- The pressure on Westminster follows a joint meeting in Cardiff where Scottish First Minister John Swinney and devolved leaders declared that Westminster's time is coming to an end while advocating for self-determination.
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