Nicola Sturgeon: Scottish independence will be part of ‘wider shake-up’ of UK

Former first minister makes prediction as senior political figures reflect on 10th anniversary of referendum

Nicola Sturgeon has predicted that Scotland will become an independent country as part of a “wider shake-up” of the UK, as senior figures across Scottish politics reflect on the 10th anniversary of the referendum.

With support for independence stabilised at just below 50%, the former first minister told BBC Scotland News: “I believe that, perhaps as part of a wider shake-up of UK governance, the reunification of Ireland, perhaps, more autonomy in Wales, that I think we will see Scotland become an independent country.”