Scotland’s date with destiny revealed
By Tim Pauling
Published: 22/03/2013
The waiting finally ended yesterday as Alex Salmond named the day for the referendum on Scottish independence – September 18, 2014.
After nearly two years of sparring, the first minister provided all sides with a date around which to focus their campaigns.
The SNP leader declared it a “historic day when the people will decide Scotland’s future”.
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