LONDON (AP) " British Prime Minister Theresa May sought Friday to dampen speculation about another Scottish vote for independence, while insisting she is willing to listen to proposals about Scotland's future relationship with the European Union. In September 2014, Scotland voted to remain part of the United Kingdom, which also includes England, Northern Ireland and Wales. The two issues have become intertwined since Scotland voted overwhelmingly to remain part of the EU in the June 23 referendum while Britain as a whole decided to leave. May, who became prime minister Wednesday after David Cameron stepped down, discouraged talk of another Scottish independence referendum. Sturgeon is seeking various ways for Scotland to remain in the EU even if other parts of Britain withdraw.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 15, 2016 09:33 UTC