Burnham’s Fear of Scottish Vote | Belfast News

Scotland’s Deputy First Minister has accused Prime Minister Andy Burnham of fearing a potential independence vote loss, despite Burnham’s recent acknowledgment of Scotland’s right to self-determination — a shift seen as historic. Gilruth argues Burnham’s reluctance to agree on a legal referendum mechanism stems from fear of defeat, not principle, while stressing that rejecting a process now is untenable after years of denying Scotland’s democratic right. Downing Street insists the PM’s position remains unchanged, prioritizing economic recovery over constitutional debate. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/740eadff1056bf6a