Scottish parliament supports sturgeons push for new referendum

I think there may be some confusion here!

Actually, the Scottish Parliament has not yet supported Nicola Sturgeon's push for a new referendum on Scottish independence. While the Scottish National Party (SNP), led by Nicola Sturgeon, has been advocating for a second independence referendum, the Scottish Parliament has not taken a formal vote on the issue.

In fact, the UK Government, led by Boris Johnson, has been opposed to a second independence referendum, arguing that the 2014 independence referendum settled the issue and that the UK is currently in a period of uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

However, Nicola Sturgeon has continued to push for a second referendum, citing the changing circumstances in Scotland and the UK, including the impact of Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic. She has also argued that the Scottish Parliament has the power to hold a referendum, citing the Scotland Act 2016.

It's worth noting that the Scottish Parliament has the power to hold a referendum, but it would require the UK Government's consent, which has not been given. The UK Government has also threatened to block any attempt by the Scottish Parliament to hold a referendum without its consent.

So, while there is ongoing debate and discussion about a second independence referendum, the Scottish Parliament has not yet taken a formal vote to support Nicola Sturgeon's push for a new referendum.