SCOTTISH Labour has reaffirmed its opposition to a second independence referendum after Jeremy Corbyn said it would be ''absolutely fine'' for another vote to be held.
The Labour leader made the remarks during a visit to Glasgow on Saturday for the party's economic conference.
"If a referendum is held then it is absolutely fine, it should be held," Mr Corbyn said.
''I don't think it's the job of Westminster or the Labour Party to prevent people holding referenda.''
Scottish Labour issued a statement clarifying its stance on the issue, but stopped short of calling for Westminster to vote to block a new referendum.
A spokesman said: "Scottish Labour is firmly opposed to a second referendum. Our country is divided enough and we will vote against any SNP plans for another divisive referendum.
"As figures from across the political spectrum have said, including Ruth Davidson, Westminster should not block it if the people of Scotland want another referendum.
"But it's quite clear that the people of Scotland don't want another referendum. Nicola Sturgeon should immediately take the threat off the table."
Ms Sturgeon has said another vote on independence is "highly likely" following the EU referendum result, and has made it clear she intends to push ahead with one if Scotland's views are not taken into account in the Brexit process.
A recent poll suggests Scots are split 50/50 on independence.
