Sturgeon warns Truss not to ‘gerrymander’ Scottish referendum rules

First minister hits out amid reports of plan to make it more difficult to secure yes vote for independence

Nicola Sturgeon has warned Liz Truss against any attempt to gerrymander the rules" on Scottish independence amid reports that ministers are planning measures to make securing a yes vote more difficult.

An unnamed supporter of Truss, who is expected to become prime minister this week, suggested her government would introduce a requirement to demonstrate 60% support for another referendum before a new independence vote could be held.