Scotland's Davidson says "no to a second referendum" The leader of Scotland's opposition party reaffirms her intention to resist any bids by the ruling SNP to hold a second independence referendum. The UK's vote last year to leave the European Union has strained unity, with a majority in Scotland wanting Britain to remain in the bloc and speculation is growingthat Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon could use the start of Brexit negotiations later this month as the premise to launch a new bid for independence. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES