Shetlanders push for independence from Scotland

Islands’ council votes in favour of ‘exploring options’ for achieving ‘financial and political self-determination’

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A fishing boat off the Isle of Foula, Shetland
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Local councillors on the Shetland Islands have backed a motion to explore the prospect of independence from Scotland by 18 votes to two.

The next step in what The Times describes as the “drive towards autonomy” will see the Shetland Islands Council explore options for “achieving financial and political self-determination” from Holyrood and Westminster.

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