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Both sides "playing poker" with Scottish independence

The Scottish First Minister has confirmed she will request permission to hold a second referendum on Scottish independence. Nicola Sturgeon said the move was needed to protect Scottish interests in the wake of the UK voting to leave the EU. John Curtice is a professor of politics at Strathclyde University.

(Photo: Pro-Scottish Independence supporters march with Scottish Saltire umbrellas toward George Square for a rally in Glasgow, July, 2016. Credit: Andy Buchanan/AFP/Getty Images)

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