Independence will happen, says Scotland's separatist leader

Glasgow

SEPARATIST leader Nicola Sturgeon on Saturday said her belief that Scotland will become independent was stronger than ever as she confirmed preparations for a second referendum for leaving Britain.

The Scottish National Party (SNP) leader, first minister of the semi-autonomous Scottish government, has pledged to "explore all options" to prevent Scotland being taken out of the European Union (EU) against its will.

But with some of these options already being dismissed by the British government,…