Our Political Correspondent rounds up the week's key stories from Westminster for Cumbria and the South of Scotland.

Westminster diary: Reaction to Sturgeon indyref2 plan & coal mine countdown

Mark Diffley said that support for Scotland remaining in the UK was “absolutely in deadlock” with support for independence.

‘Marginal swing’ either way could determine referendum result, expert says

If it goes ahead the Faw Side development would see 45 large scale turbines erected along the boundary of Dumfries and Galloway and the Borders.

Inquiry into controversial large-scale wind farm hears concerns from locals

The First Minister's accused of taking her eye off the ball as cancer waiting times and violent crime hit record levels. 

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The First Minister's plan to use the next General Election as a 'de facto' independence referendum was criticised by a leading academic.

Sturgeon defends 'de facto referendum' as 'matter of real politics'

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has unveiled plans to hold a second vote on independence in October 2023.

More than half of Scots don't want indyref2 next October, poll finds

On tonight's programme - we consider the next steps in the Scottish Government's new route map to independence

Catch up on Representing Border - 29 June 2022

On tonight's programme - Nicola Sturgeon sets a date of next October for another independence referendum

Catch up on Representing Border - 28 June 2022

28/06/22. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon delivers a statement to MSPs in the Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh, on her plans to hold a second referendum on Scottish independence before the end of 2023. Picture date: Tuesday June 28, 2022. PA Images

The First Minister has told the Scottish Parliament that the issue on whether it can be held has been referred to the Supreme Court. 

Sturgeon sets target date for second Scottish independence referendum 

Unions say staff are worried about the safety of the children they support. A ballot on strike action is already underway over a pay offer.

Dumfries and Galloway education support staff 'concerned' over service reforms

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon speaks during a summit on abortion care held at Hilton Edinburgh Carlton hotel, Edinburgh. Picture date: Monday June 27, 2022. PA Images

The summit took place to ensure women in Scotland can access services without fear, harassment or intimidation.

Buffer zones around abortion clinics discussed at 'constructive' summit

Three bids for funding are set to be submitted for the district for projects in Annan, Stranraer and Dalbeatie.

Dumfries and Galloway to make multimillion pound Levelling Up cash bid 

On Tuesday, the First Minister will outline her plans to hold a second independence referendum.

Westminster taking wrecking ball to idea UK is voluntary partnership – Sturgeon

Our Political Correspondent rounds up the key stories for Cumbria and the South of Scotland from the week at Westminster.

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