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Scotland could have more powers if it votes ‘no’ to independence, says Prime Minister »

On a visit to Edinburgh earlier in February, Prime Minister David Cameron said he will “consider” offering more devolution to Scotland if it votes ‘no’ to independence. The Prime Minister began his whistle-stop tour of all...

Thu 01 Mar 2012 by Andrew Barr | Read more »

£1 billion a year from independent oil fund, says Salmond »

Alex Salmond has unveiled plans for a £30 billion oil fund to boost Scotland’s economy if the nation votes 'Yes' to independence. Speaking before a lecture at the London School of Economics, the First Minister suggested that an independent...

Thu 01 Mar 2012 by Rory Scothorne | Read more »

No votes for 16 and 17-year-olds, says Moore »

Michael Moore MP has said no to under-18s being able to vote in the Scottish independence referendum. The Scottish Secretary has made it clear that 16- and 17-year-olds should not be allowed to vote in the referendum, due to take place in autumn 2014....

Thu 01 Mar 2012 by Megan Wells | Read more »

I believe in the United Kingdom »

The air in Scotland hangs heavy with history. Edinburgh’s cityscape is studded with monuments to memories. Walter Scott, Robert Louis Stevenson, John Knox: they all compete for our attention. In Dundee, Captain Scott’s Discovery lies at an...

Thu 01 Mar 2012 by David Cameron | Read more »

Scotland is moving towards independence »

The Scottish Government’s publication of our consultation paper on the referendum we will hold in the autumn of 2014 outlines the mechanics of the voting process, and has sparked a very enthusiastic response from civic Scotland and the population...

Thu 01 Mar 2012 by Alex Salmond | Read more »

MSPs go head-to-head in Edinburgh University independence debate »

The Debates Union of the University of Edinburgh organised a public debate with the motion “This house believes that Scotland should have independence” on 22 February. The debate was chaired by Katie Griffiths from the Committee of Edinbur...

Thu 01 Mar 2012 by Jon Vrushi | Read more »

Does the Scottish Parliament have the power to legislate for an independence referendum? »

In 2011 the Scottish National Party gained an overall majority in the Scottish election, making the prospects for an independent Scotland more real and immediate, rather than merely a long-term aim. The UK and Scottish governments have in recent w...

Wed 15 Feb 2012 by Tom Mullen | Read more »

Tory peer calls for partition in case of independence »

Conservative peer Lord Sinclair has appealed to keep Orkney and Shetland under Westminster control in the event of Scottish independence. The Earl of Caithness has tabled amendments to the Scotland Bill currently being passed through the House of Lord...

Wed 01 Feb 2012 by Andrew Barr | Read more »

Fury as Nick Clegg brands independence supporters “extremists” »

On a visit to Scotland last week, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg branded independence supporters “extremists” and claimed the Liberal Democrats held the “centre ground” of the debate on Scotland’s future. During the vis...

Wed 18 Jan 2012 by Andrew Barr | Read more »

Lottery winners donate £1m to independence campaign »

EuroMillions winners Chris and Colin Weir from Largs in Ayrshire have donated £1 million to the Scottish National Party’s campaign for independence. The independence campaign now has a fighting fund of almost £2 million following the...

Wed 30 Nov 2011 by Andrew Barr | Read more »

George Osborne is told to "stop talking Scotland down" »

The Scottish Finance Secretary, John Swinney, has urged UK Chancellor George Osborne to stop “talking Scotland down” after Mr Osborne claimed the independence debate was causing damage to Scotland’s economy. The Chancellor made the c...

Wed 30 Nov 2011 by Andrew Barr | Read more »

Warning issued over two-question referendum »

A Liberal Democrat peer has warned that a two-question independence referendum could cause confusion and have serious consequences for Scotland and its future. Lords Steel, the former Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament has expressed concerns...

Wed 16 Nov 2011 by Megan Wells | Read more »

Student debate on Scottish independence held at Edinburgh University »

A debate held by Edinburgh University Politics Society in early November posed the question “Would an independent Scotland be an economic success?” to members from the Edinburgh University Scottish Nationalist Assocation (EUSNA), the Edinburgh Universi...

Mon 14 Nov 2011 by Andrew Barr | Read more »

Elder Miliband returns to the limelight at Edinburgh University »

David Miliband MP appeared in a packed-out George Square Theatre on 26 October to field questions from an audience of students. Starting at 4pm the Question and Answer session lasted an hour and covered diverse areas such as capitalism, nuclear weapons...

Wed 02 Nov 2011 by Greg Bianchi, Tom Nutland | Read more »

Scotland not subsidised by rest of UK, says Annabel Goldie »

Departing Scottish Conservative leader Annabel Goldie has rejected claims by English Conservatives that Scotland is being subsidised by the rest if the UK and has called for an immediate referendum on Scottish independence. Addressing the party’...

Wed 19 Oct 2011 by Dominique Cottee | Read more »

Scotland's sleep-walk towards independence »

When I heard that Nick Clegg had told Forth One radio during his visit to Scotland in August that he “would like to see Megrahi behind bars”, I did a double-take. Was the deputy prime minister suggesting that the UK government would try to ...

Wed 14 Sep 2011 by Pierre Thistlejohn | Read more »

Salmond clashes with Cameron over referendum ahead of Edinburgh meeting »

Scotland’s first minister Alex Salmond has hit back after UK Prime Minister David Cameron indicated that he might attempt to take control of First Minister Alex Salmond’s promised referendum. Mr Cameron told the BBC’s Andrew Marr t...

Fri 14 Jan 2011 by Dominique Cottee | Read more »

Salmond stalling independence, says MSP »

A prominent MSP has claimed that Alex Salmond is holding back Scotland’s path towards independence, arguing that the government “has not campaigned enough” on the issue and criticising Alex Salmond’s uncompromising style of lead...

Mon 12 Jan 2009 by Evan Beswick | Read more »