Boris Johnson said the 2014 ballot - when Scots voted to stay in the union - was a 'once in a generation' decision.

Jeremy Corbyn made yet another attempt to clarify his stance on a Scottish independence referendum today, saying: 'Certainly not in the first two years.'

Labour's leader in Scotland, Richard Leonard, today suggested that if would only require 'the election of parties into a majority' to provide a mandate.

The SNP leader made the admission as she addressed the Holyrood parliament and tore into the Prime Minister after his election win. The SNP itself now holds 47 of the 59 seats in Scotland.

SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon said she had won overwhelming support north of the border in the election last week - and the PM had no right to block a new bid to break up the UK.

Heather Anderson took up her seat on Tuesday to replace Alyn Smith, who had served as an MEP for 15 years but had to step down after being elected MP for Stirling in the recent general election.

The vote was driven by the SNP First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, who insisted a second vote on independence is necessary to protect the country from the consequences of Brexit.

Kate Forbes only found out that she would announce the Scottish Government's spending pledges for the coming year at around 8am today - just after Derek Mackay resigned in disgrace.

MSP for Renfrewshire North and West Derek Mackay is entitled to a =n automatic severance payment of £11,945 for losing ministerial office.

EXCLUSIVE: The PFA have been accused of ignoring requests for help from lower league players allegedly cheated out of their life savings by former Wales international David Cotterill.

The Love Island personality, 23, reflected on a tumultuous 2019 in an impassioned Instagram post on New Year's Day.

The former Love Island star, 23, revealed she is only just 'starting to love' her body as she posed in her underwear for a series of Instagram snaps on Monday.

The two men, Captain John Ritchie and Captain James Grant, were stationed in Singapore as part of the Scottish Highlanders.

Subaru has issued an apology after a display of their latest modified SUV appeared to deliberately give it a rude title, F.U.*.K.S., which the carmaker said it had 'nothing' to do with.

Try these scrumptious recipes from James Martin's new book and TV series use the best of British produce, from succulent pork to the berries in a glorious pud.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY RORY KEANE IN FUKUOKA: The 48-year-old is now head coach of Samoa, the final obstacle in Ireland's quest to qualify for the knockout stages at the Rugby World Cup.

EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES: The 77-year-old is very well-connected in racing circles and has good relationships with key figures at ITV, where he was first employed as a pundit in 1971.

Britain's best-known Flat jockey has thrown his weight behind the Frankie Dettori raffle with the winner getting to own a horse for a day ridden by the Italian wearing colours they have designed.

Victor Ludorum is the 5-6 favourite with Coral to maintain his unbeaten record in Monday's Prix De Fontainebleu at Longchamp.

The club'sformer captain announced he was leaving his role as technical director last week, which brought an end to his 30-year affiliation with the club. Totti has been spotted enjoying a break.

Azzurri coach Roberto Mancini was enraged as his squad failed to produce any serious chances in the second half when it held a man advantage - until substitute Lorenzo Pellegrini scored.

Reports suggest that the players are to be fined between one quarter and one half of this month' wages by the club for refusing to stay in a training retreat earlier this month.

Selena Gomez rocked a $29 T-shirt of Aaliyah on Saturday evening while spotted picking up some takeaway food and heading to a pottery painting class in Los Angeles with a friend.

While promoting her much anticipated new music, 27-year-old Selena Gomez has been showing off her style savvy. Not sure what to put on your fall shopping list? Just follow Selena's lead.

Former deputy Prime Minister Lord Prescott has been admitted to hospital after suffering a stroke, his family has said in a statement.

Diane Abbott reportedly told Labour MPs who oppose an early election to 'go f*** themselves' at a stormy shadow cabinet meeting today.

James Abbott-Thompson, 28, was arrested on Friday afternoon last week after police were called to the Foreign Office in Westminster, where he used to work.

At the end of a long and gruelling winter election campaign she turned out to support Labour colleague Meg Hillier in her neighbouring East London constituency of Hackney South.

Labour MP Diane Abbott was at the count for Hackney South and Shoreditch in East London shortly before 4am when an aide told her the news about Jo Swinson losing to the Scottish National Party.

James Abbott-Thompson appeared before a judge at Thames Magistrates Court where he was accused of 11 crimes - most of them on NHS property.

Australian golfers Jason Day and Adam Scott have slammed Olympic chiefs for questioning their integrity by accusing them of not attending the Rio games because there is no prize money.

The woman, from Rotterdam, the Netherlands, caught Zika on a trip to Suriname, which borders Brazil. The virus was found in foetal cells after she lost the baby.

Brazil should have seen thousands more babies born with shrunken skulls. But all of these cases are restricted to a northern region of the country. It suggests Zika alone may not cause birth defects.

Aidy Boothroyd's side are in preparation mode for the European Championship finals as they trained at St George's Park on Wednesday ahead of friendlies with Poland and Germany.

Our scout is a top football expert who attends matches each week searching for the next star. This week they give Sportsmail the low down on Nottingham Forest right back Matty Cash.

Zara McDermott has taken to social media to defend her one and a half stone weight loss after being 'attacked' by trolls who called it 'harmful and damaging'.

She moved in with boyfriend Sam Thompson and his fitness fanatic sister last year.

EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES AND HARRY SLAVIN: Former Wales winger David Cotterill is yet to apply for charitable status for the foundation that carries his name, Sportsmail can reveal.

The magic of the FA Cup continues on Saturday through to Monday when the third-round ties take place. Sportsmail takes a look at the youngsters who could possibly catch the eye.

Donald Trump hit back at James Comey again on Thursday morning as the fired FBI director entered a new war of words over the way the law enforcement agency operated under Comey's leadership.

The Duke of Sussex was in London today to officially launch the team of injured and wounded military veterans and service personnel who will compete in the next Invictus Games.

Mr Abbott sensationally revealed he was told by the 'very top levels' of the Malaysian government just days after the tragedy Captain Zaharie Shah was a suicidal killer.

Celebrity chef, Ainsley Harriott was invested as a Member of the British Empire (MBE) by the Prince of Wales at Buckingham Palace earlier today.

The Prince of Wales hoped to build a red squirrel visitor attraction in woodland at Dumfries House, near Cumnock in Ayrshire, Scotland. The Scottish National Heritage needed more information.

Prince Charles has been warned of the environmental impact of building a luxury wedding venue in the grounds of his Scottish stately home - a day after he urged others to protect the planet.

Horrified shoppers have slammed TK Maxx for selling a 'ugly' ceramic figurine showing Kate, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, based on the Cambridge's 2015 Christmas card. 

The Duchess of Cambridge, 37, told how Prince George, 5, and Princess Charlotte, 3, 'love' taking photographs outside as she spoke about her hobby at a London event yesterday.

The Cambridge children all attended Billingbear Polo Club in Wokingham yesterday with their mother Kate to cheer on dad William. The trio all looked smart in their summer gear.

Prince George and Princess Charlotte spent the day with their mother Kate's mum and dad, Carole and Michael Middleton, while she attended Wimbledon with sister Pippa and Meghan.

The Cambridge children didn't meet baby Archie for the first two months of his life,  royal correspondent Emily Andrews told Yahoo's Royal Box, and were first introduced in early July.