Sturgeon: Number of Scottish independence supporters increases

Since Liz Truss became the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, the number of supporters of Scottish independence has increased, First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon said, Report informs.

According to Sturgeon, the economic policy of the new prime minister may cause the collapse of the country's economy.

She added that even in the event of independence, Scotland would have to support the British financial system for some time.