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Scottish govt puts referendum plans on ice due to coronavirus crisis

LONDON, March 18 (Reuters) - The Scottish government is pausing work on preparing for a referendum on Scottish independence this year due to the coronavirus, it said in a letter sent to the London government on Wednesday. (Reporting by Sarah Young; editing by Michael Holden)