UK respects 'unanimous' court ruling on Scottish independence - minister

Britain's minister for Scotland Alister Jack said on Wednesday that the government respected the ruling from the Supreme Court that prevents the Scottish government from holding a second independence referendum without approval from Westminster.

"We note and respect the unanimous ruling from the Supreme Court today," Jack said in a statement.

"As the Prime Minister has made clear, we will continue to work constructively with the Scottish Government in tackling all the challenges we share and face."