Michael Crick
A revolution on Clydeside?
Michael Crick argues the significance of council elections in Glasgow could be greater than the mayoral race in London.
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Scots see red over Economist front cover
Scotland’s Deputy First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, tells Channel 4 News the latest edition of the Economist magazine – which features a spoof “Skintland” cover – is “an insult”.
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Alcohol abuse – a scandal that’s proving hard to tackle
As David Cameron calls alcohol abuse the scandal of our society, Alcohol Concern tells Channel 4 News minimum pricing would save lives, but the industry claims it would not work.
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Gary Gibbon
‘No nosebleeds’ says Alex Salmond, but many headaches ahead
Gary Gibbon reports from Edinburgh as Alex Salmond lays out more detail of his plans for an independence referendum.
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Gary Gibbon
Another independence poll? You can’t be serious!
Gary Gibbon blogs on an exclusive YouGov/Channel 4 News poll which shows most Scots want greater powers but not independence.
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FactCheck: Does Scotland look bonnie to foreign investors?
FactCheck looks at how much foreign investment Scotland attracts, and asks some of the companies investing if they are worried about the prospect of an independent Scotland.
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Exclusive: Scots want more powers, not independence
Most Scots want to remain in the UK, according to a YouGov poll for Channel 4 News. But as YouGov President Peter Kellner writes, there is support for giving greater powers to Holyrood.
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Gary Gibbon
SNP poses difficult questions for Westminster parties
Should scots voters be asked about enhanced devolution AND independence in the same vote? Its a hard question for Westminster-based parties, finds political editor Gary Gibbon.
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Gary Gibbon
Scotland and the referendum saga
Alex Salmond has now deigned to comment on David Cameron’s intervention in the referendun saga, blogs Channel 4 News Political Editor Gary Gibbon.
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Gary Gibbon
Battle of wills begins on Scottish independence
A battle of wills started today as the cabinet discussed plans to rein in Alex Salmond, try to reassert and amend London powers to call a referendum, and start calling the shots, writes Gary Gibbon.
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Scotland referendum ‘must be held within 18 months’
David Cameron is set to offer Scotland’s First Minster Alex Salmond the chance of a binding referendum on independence, but only if it is held within 18 months – amid criticism he is “interfering”.
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What if Scotland chooses independence?
As David Cameron insists that a referendum on Scottish independence should be held within 18 months, Channel 4 News looks at what separation from England would mean.
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Hurricane-force winds batter northern Britain
Wind pounds Scotland, Northern Ireland and parts of England, forcing drivers to stay off the roads. Channel 4 News Weather Presenter Liam Dutton says there was “perfect recipe for an explosive storm”.
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Salmond vows Westminster won’t decide Scotland’s future
The SNP leader has warned David Cameron that the Scottish people will decide their own destiny as independence vote looms.
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SNP to reveal Scottish budget
As Scottish Finance Secretary John Swinney prepares to reveal the SNP’s first budget since its massive election victory, opposition leaders say the party must prove it can afford its pledges.
