Streeting Rejects Scottish Referendum

The comments have sparked fury among independence supporters, who accused the Labour Party of 'sticking two fingers up' at the Scottish people.

Streeting's stance was challenged during a televised BBC debate where party leaders clashed over the route to a potential vote.

SNP leader John Swinney warned that the U.K. government cannot stand in the face of a democratic mandate.

Meanwhile, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar refused to specify what would constitute a mandate for a second referendum.