Scottish leader pushes independence vote, is rebuked by Boris Johnson

LONDON — Nationalist lawmakers in Scotland have refired the starting gun on independence and set up a potential clash with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government, saying they will make plans to hold another public referendum on breaking away from the United Kingdom.

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on Tuesday outlined proposals for a “refreshed case for independence,” launching the first of several policy papers that make the argument for the country’s devolved Parliament to hold a vote — possibly without the consent of the British government, which London says is legally required.