Nicola Sturgeon, leader of the SNP, has been pushing for Scottish independence since she was elected First Minister seven and a half years ago. The UK government has repeatedly rejected her calls, but after the local elections further strengthened the SNP, could a second referendum be on the horizon?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Host: Calum MacdonaldGuest: Kieran Andrews, Times Scottish Political EditorClips: Brookings, STV News, ITV News, Scottish Parliament, CNN See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.