The Scottish National Party government plans to hold an independence referendum if it wins majority in the Scottish election this weekend, a move that could have major implications for the United Kingdom.
A candidate for the party, Sarah Masson, says many young people are particularly keen for an independence vote after Brexit impacted their abilities to work and study abroad.
Under UK law, Scottish independence is a matter for the Westminster parliament. Boris Johnson has ruled out the idea of a referendum, leading some to expect a standoff between the two governments over the issue.