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Labour Rejects 2020 Scottish Independence Referendum: U.K. Votes

(Bloomberg) -- The U.K.’s political parties are focusing on domestic issues, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson announcing new post-Brexit visas to fast-track foreign staff for the National Health Service, and Labour unveiling measures to improve working conditions for women.The Scottish National Party launched its campaign with a promise to block the state-run health care system from being included in any future trade deal with the U.S.. Labour rebuffed the SNP’s call for a referendum on independence in 2020 as the price for putting Jeremy Corbyn into power.Key Developments:Prime Minister Boris Johnson is campaigning in Wales, as is Brexit Party leader Nigel FarageSNP promises second referendum on Scottish independenceLiberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson visits marginal seat of North East Fife, which the SNP won by just two votes in 2017BBC announced further TV debates on Nov. 29 and Dec. 6Labour Rule Out 2020 Scottish Referendum (2 p.m.)Keir Starmer, Labour’s Brexit spokesman, rebuffed...