Scottish parliament has shown its disapproval of the Brexit with 90 votes to 34 against triggering Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty on Tuesday which is required before the Brexit can officially begin. This comes after the UK's Supreme Court ruled that the UK parliament must vote in order to begin the process of the Brexit.
While the UK's Supreme Court seemed a step in the right direction it also found that there was no legal obligation to consult Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland in order to begin the process. This has led the other members of the UK to feel as if their voices haven't been heard.
"This vote is far more than symbolic. It is a key test of whether Scotland's voice is being listened to and whether our wishes can be accommodated within the UK process," Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said.
Although the vote was non-binding, the vote made Scotland's stance on the issue clear and some believe it could now serve as groundwork for a second referendum for Scottish independence.
source: dw.com
