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Louis Staples
Dec 13, 2019
Just like that, another general election has come and gone.
Apart from Boris Johnson, it was a pretty miserable night for virtually everyone, that is, except for SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon.
Sturgeon positioned a pro-EU stance at the heart of her campaign, but also a pledge to let Scotland vote again on whether it wants independence from the rest of the UK.
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After a fantastic night, which saw Sturgeon’s party win 48 of Scotland’s 56 seats – unseating Lib Dem leader Jo Swinson in the process – Sturgeon has announced plans to publish the Scottish Government's legal case for a second independence referendum as early as next week.
As the news of a possible #indyref2 spreads, something incredible has happened on Google search trends.
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Times journalist Esther Webber reports that searches about moving to Scotland have spiked.
On Twitter, there's been lots of people saying they're now considering a move.
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More: Is Nicola Sturgeon celebrating as Jo Swinson loses to the SNP iconic or insensitive? You decide​
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