Kern, a while ago wrote:
Looks like Sturgeon wants to get a showdown with Westminster over a new independence referendum. Even if, as is very likely, the courts rule that an indicative poll would be ultra vires for Holyrood, she can still use that to show how Scotland is at a disadvantage within the UK. Indeed, she might be better off with this result than having to hold it and risk losing.
Yep, the Supreme Court ruled against an advisory poll (which really wasn't that unexpected). I think I agree with Past Me on how it benefits the SNP, but the moment's probably past for the government to call their bluff on it now we're in an economic crisis and the election's only two years away.