Sir Keir Starmer has pledged change in Scotland under Labour leadership - but maintained his stance that it will not be within an independent country.The Supreme Court recently ruled that a second referendum on independence is not within the competence of the Scottish Parliament. Approval from Westminster will be needed for a legal vote to take place - but the UK Government has repeatedly ruled out granting a Section 30 order which would permit this. First Minister and SNP leader Nicola Sturgeo

Sir Keir Starmer has pledged change in Scotland under Labour leadership - but maintained his stance that it will not be within an independent country.The Supreme Court recently ruled that a second referendum on independence is not within the competence of the Scottish Parliament. Approval from Westminster will be needed for a legal vote to take place - but the UK Government has repeatedly ruled out granting a Section 30 order which would permit this. First Minister and SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon said her party will now fight the next general election as a de facto referendum. Speaking in Glasgow on Friday, Labour leader Sir Keir said he recognises that Scots do not want the "status quo", but that change will be best delivered as part of the UK.