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		</div><p>Ruth Davidson has said she fears a second EU referendum could set a precedent in Scotland.</p>
<p>The Scottish Tory leader warned failing to abide by the result of the 2016 vote risks the public’s faith in democracy.</p>
<p>Ms Davidson questioned how pro-union politicians could oppose a second Scottish independence referendum if they back another EU ballot.</p>
<p>[pull_quote_center]How can you demand a rerun of a referendum result you lost but insist the one you won is upheld?[/pull_quote_center]</p>
<p>Her comments come a day after British Prime Minister Theresa May announced she would offer MPs a vote on whether or not to hold a second Brexit referendum in a bid to get her Brexit Withdrawal Agreement Bill through parliament.</p>
<p>Writing in the Scottish Daily Mail, Ms Davidson said: <em>“If we really do respect democracy in this country then political parties should try to accept the need to deliver Brexit as promptly as possible.</em></p>
<p><em>“The failure to do so has, justifiably, sparked a backlash in Scotland and right across the UK.&#8221;</em></p>
<p><em>“We must listen. I’m utterly clear in my mind that we should abide by the result of the 2016 referendum or risk faith in that democracy withering on the vine.”</em></p>
<p>She added: <em>“I also fear the precedent that a second EU referendum would set if we do not.</em></p>
<p><em>“How can pro-union politicians like me credibly oppose indyref2 if our position is to back another EU referendum?&#8221;</em></p>
<p><em>“I voted No and Remain in these polls. But how can you demand a rerun of a referendum result you lost but insist the one you won is upheld?”</em></p>
<p>Her comments come a day after British Prime Minister Theresa May announced she would offer MPs a vote on whether or not to hold a second Brexit referendum in a bid to get her Brexit Withdrawal Agreement Bill through parliament.</p>
<h5><strong>Read:</strong> <a href="http://londonglossy.com/latest-theresa-may-plans-to-hold-vote-on-second-brexit-referendum/">Theresa May plans to hold vote on second Brexit referendum</a></h5>
<p>Writing in the Scottish Daily Mail, Ms Davidson said: <em>“If we really do respect democracy in this country then political parties should try to accept the need to deliver Brexit as promptly as possible.</em></p>
<p><em>“The failure to do so has, justifiably, sparked a backlash in Scotland and right across the UK.</em></p>
<p><em>“We must listen. I’m utterly clear in my mind that we should abide by the result of the 2016 referendum or risk faith in that democracy withering on the vine.”</em></p>
<p>She added: <em>“I also fear the precedent that a second EU referendum would set if we do not.</em></p>
<p><em>“How can pro-union politicians like me credibly oppose indyref2 if our position is to back another EU referendum?</em></p>
<p><em>“I voted No and Remain in these polls. But how can you demand a rerun of a referendum result you lost but insist the one you won is upheld?”</em></p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">The PM might not have guaranteed a second EU referendum, but her promise of a vote on one puts the Scottish Tories ‘vote for us for no more referendums on anything ever’ pitch on something of a sticky wicket. Just an amusing aside.</p>
<p>&mdash; Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) <a href="https://twitter.com/NicolaSturgeon/status/1130874600362041344?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 21, 2019</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon highlighted the apparent division at the top of the Tory party on the issue of a second Brexit referendum.</p>
<p>She tweeted: <em>“The PM might not have guaranteed a second EU referendum, but her promise of a vote on one puts the Scottish Tories ‘vote for us for no more referendums on anything ever’ pitch on something of a sticky wicket. Just an amusing aside.”</em></p>
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