Alex Thomson
What is England’s view on Scottish independence?
The result of next Thursday’s referendum will be a profoundly important moment for the Union, but nobody outside Scotland will have a vote.
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Alex Thomson
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Poll shows rise in support for Scottish independence
Support for Scottish independence rises two weeks ahead of an historic referendum on leaving the UK, according to a new poll.
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What makes people switch on Scottish independence?
Many Scots are undecided about the merits of a yes or no vote in the independence referendum. Matthew Moore speaks to four Scots who have switched allegiance.
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Scottish independence: ‘We won’t be fooled again’
As the Tories float the idea of “maximum devolution” in the battle over Scottish independence, MSP Joan McAlpine says promises have been “in the past” and “I don’t think we’ll be fooled again”.
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Gary Gibbon
Scottish independence: the view from Port Glasgow
When I asked what they’d do if they had to decide this minute, I heard quite a few voters say “no” quietly, or statements like “no …with a heavy heart” or “no but I’m not happy about it.” But there are 139 days to go.
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Exclusive: Groundskeeper Willie on Scottish independence
The most famous Scotsman on television – Groundskeeper Willie from the Simpsons – follows Kermit the Frog in commenting on Scottish independence.
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Gary Gibbon
Scottish independence through the eyes of some ‘familiar faces’
Gordon Brown is out-flanking quite a few in his party with his prescription for how far Scottish devolution should go.
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Scottish independence: a decade-long debate
Wimbledon champion Andy Murray may be keeping out of it. But as the debate around Scottish independence heats up, Gary Gibbon looks back at the history of the movement.
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RBS boss outlines ‘serious’ Scottish independence risks
RBS chief, Ross McEwan says if Scotland votes for independence his bank’s credit rating could be seriously affected. But he says ‘no large organisation’ should attempt to influence the vote.
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Gary Gibbon
Scottish independence: milk, oil and granite
The PM is whizzing into Aberdeen, the granite city, on an RAF flight that the SNP MP Angus Robertson has coined “Scare Force One”.
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SNP outlines vision for Scottish independence
The Scottish government publishes its “blueprint” for independence and promises to answer hundreds of questions about the country’s future.
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Salmond: getting to Scottish independence and beyond
Todays Scottish government blueprint is not just a road map to an independent Scotland, Alex Salmond tells Jon Snow – it also explains what the country can do once it has achieved independence.
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Gary Gibbon
Will Salmond lay down ‘red lines’ on Scottish independence?
Fascinating shadow boxing ahead of SNP leader Alex Salmond’s unveiling of the white paper for Scottish independence on Tuesday in Glasgow.
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FactCheck Q&A: IFS hurts case for Scottish independence
Scotland would face a yawning “fiscal gap” if it left the UK, according to the respected Institute for Fiscal Studies. What is it and what does it mean for the independence debate?
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Is Scottish independence on the line-up at the Fringe?
It’s 13 months until Scotland decides whether to stick with Britain or become an Independent country. So what better place than the Edinburgh festival to gauge how the Scots are feeling?
