Gordon Brown urges broader scope for citizens’ assembly plans
Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown has criticised plans for a citizens’ assembly in Scotland, claiming they “lack ambition”.
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Nicola Sturgeon insists she has indyref mandate despite former adviser’s comments
Nicola Sturgeon has insisted she has an indyref2 mandate, despite her former adviser claiming efforts to secure one before May 2021 are extremely unlikely to succeed.
‘Never say never’ to a second independence referendum, Tory leadership contender says
Tory leadership hopeful Andrea Leadsom has come under fire after saying she would "never say never" to a second independence referendum.
Majority want Scottish Government to have ‘final say’ on indyref2, poll suggests
Almost three-fifths of Scots say it should be Holyrood ministers – and not Westminster – who decide if there should be a second independence referendum.
Former Nicola Sturgeon adviser says chances of her indyref2 plans succeeding are ‘very remote indeed’
A former adviser to Nicola Sturgeon today says the chances of the first minister’s plan to hold a second independence referendum by May 2021 succeeding are “very remote indeed”.
Rory Stewart vows to ‘argue heart and soul’ against indyref2
Tory leadership candidate Rory Stewart has said he would “argue heart and soul” against Scottish independence.
Nicola Sturgeon told to ‘get on with the day job’ by MPs and UK Government
Nicola Sturgeon has been told to focus on the economy, transport and schools rather than "obsessing" over independence.
Sturgeon pledges to push on with independence plans
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has vowed to push forward with her independence plans “while the Tories get deeper and deeper into the mire”.
Sturgeon could push for IndyRef2 even if Brexit does not happen
Nicola Sturgeon has suggested she would still push for a second independence referendum even if the UK remained in the European Union.
Scotland will stick with the pound until ‘concerns are not there’, says Sturgeon
Nicola Sturgeon has attempted to play down fears about Scotland getting a new currency but risked the wrath of supporters who want the pound to be quickly ditched after an independence vote.
Only one fifth of voters want indyref2 within two years
Only a fifth of voters back Nicola Sturgeon’s plan for a second independence referendum within two years, a new poll has found.
ANALYSIS: First Minister still needs to build support for second referendum
Nicola Sturgeon made a very deliberate attempt to strike a consensual tone as she updated Holyrood on her independence plans yesterday.
Scots must have choice between Brexit and independence before May 2021: Sturgeon
Nicola Sturgeon will push ahead with plans for a second Scottish independence referendum within the next two years if the UK quits the European Union.
Nicola Sturgeon plans second independence vote before 2021 Holyrood elections
Scots should be given the opportunity to vote again on independence before the next Holyrood elections in 2021, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said.
Nicola Sturgeon reveals plans for IndyRef2 in ‘this parliamentary term’
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has revealed her plans for Scottish Independence during an address in Holyrood.
Pro-independence campaigners turn out for citizens march in Inverness
Around 1,000 people marched through the Highland city yesterday in support of Scotland's independence.
Watch as hundreds flock to Aberdeen Indyref2 rally
Hundreds gathered in the centre of Aberdeen yesterday to show their support for a second independence referendum.
Brexit has strengthened the union, says Michael Gove
Michael Gove has revealed that he believes Brexit has strengthened unionism and forced the “nationalist threat” from the SNP into retreat.
Blackford: No Brexit deal unless UK Government shifts
SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford has warned there will be no deal on Brexit unless the Scottish Government gets full control over devolved powers.
How would you vote in a second Scottish independence referendum? Week 32 of The P&J rolling poll
Tell us how you would vote in a second Scottish independence referendum in week 32 of our rolling poll.
How would you vote in a second Scottish independence referendum? Week 31 of The P&J rolling poll
Tell us how you would vote in a second Scottish independence referendum in week 31 of our rolling poll.
Indyref2 inevitable if our Brexit needs ignored – MP
A second independence referendum is inevitable if the UK Government does not take Scotland’s needs into account over Brexit, an SNP MP has suggested at Westminster.
How would you vote in a second Scottish independence referendum? Week 27 of The P&J rolling poll
Tell us how you would vote in a second Scottish independence referendum in week 27 of our rolling poll.
Indyref2 “not dependent” on Brexit, says Nicola Sturgeon
SNP leader, Nicola Sturgeon, insisted a second independence referendum was “not dependent” on Brexit at the party’s conference in Glasgow yesterday.
How would you vote in a second Scottish independence referendum? Week 19 of The P&J rolling poll
Tell us how you would vote in a second Scottish independence referendum in week 19 of our rolling poll.
Donald Trump: Scots independence would be ‘terrible’… Because it could risk future of Open Championship
Donald Trump said Scots went “through hell” during the 2014 independence referendum and warned a new vote could mean losing out on the opportunity to host the Open Championship.
How would you vote in a second Scottish independence referendum? Week 16 of The P&J rolling poll
Tell us how you would vote in a second Scottish independence referendum in week 16 of our rolling poll.
How would you vote in a second Scottish independence referendum? Week 14 of The P&J rolling poll
Tell us how you would vote in a second Scottish independence referendum in week 14 of our rolling poll.
Mundell claims Nicola Sturgeon is ‘out of touch’ on indyref2
Scottish Secretary, David Mundell, criticised the first minister for being out of touch and said she had not gone far enough in merely delaying the possibility of a second referendum.
Sturgeon listens to north-east backlash by shelving plans for indyref2
The First Minister's decision to put her indyref2 plans on ice shows she was profoundly shocked to see her party's big beasts fall as victims of a Tory surge.
Nicola Sturgeon announces indyref2 “reset”
Nicola Sturgeon has announced a "reset" of the Scottish Government's plans to hold a new independence vote.
How would you vote in a second Scottish independence referendum? Week 12 of The P&J rolling poll
Tell us how you would vote in a second Scottish independence referendum in week 12 of our rolling poll.