The Scottish flag is raised by pro-independence protesters for the Scottish territories outside Parliament House in Glasgow on May 1, 2021. (Photo: AFP/VNA)

The Scottish government has been stepping up political pressure to organize a vote for Scotland’s independence.

The Scotland National Party has repeatedly announced its determination to hold a 2^nd referendum on separating Scotland from the UK.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said anyone standing in the way of the vote is going against the will of Scottish people.