Professor Edward was one of several senior figures interviewed to coincide with the launch of Progress Scotland

A former UK judge on the European Court of Justice who spoke out against Scottish independence ahead of the 2014 referendum says Brexit has now left him open to the idea.

Perth-born Professor Sir David Edward sets out his views today with the launch of Progress Scotland, a new pro-independence polling and research group led by former SNP deputy leader Angus Robertson.

One of several senior figures interviewed to coincide with today’s launch of the group, Edward confirmed that his views have been changing.

He said: “In 2014, I was a committed ‘no’ voter — head and heart. I’m now ambivalent. It seems that we may have to choose between the undoubted uncertainties of independence and exit from the EU and rulers in London who