'De facto' independence referendum is still an option says minister

Jamie Hepburn defends decision to skip large-scale independence rally and reveals more ‘prospectus’ papers are on the horizon

The option of a de facto referendum will be part of discussions at the SNP’s special convention on independence, the Scottish Government’s minister for independence has said.

Jamie Hepburn also defended his decision not to attend a large-scale gathering in support of independence, insisting that the SNP primary’s objective will not be realised by “marching and rallying alone.”