Cameron admission ‘damaging for Queen’
David Cameron’s admission he sought the Queen’s involvement in the Scottish independence referendum has raised questions about the legitimacy of the nation’s constitutional monarchy, an expert has said.
Scottish Independence
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Salmond bullish as poll hints at no vote victory
To mark five years since the Scottish independence referendum this week, we are taking a look at how we reported the crucial vote.
Jo Swinson accused of ‘hypocrisy’ after Lib Dems support cancelling Brexit but reject indyref2
Jo Swinson has been accused of “hypocrisy” after declaring a Lib Dem government would cancel Brexit without a second referendum while at the same time insisting the SNP could not declare Scottish independence if the party wins a Holyrood majority.
John McDonnell: No deals with SNP over independence referendum
Shadow chancellor John McDonnell has ruled out making deals with the SNP over a second independence referendum in exchange for supporting a Labour government.
Alex Bell: We need clarity about life after a Yes vote for independence – and the process itself
The SNP is best understood as the IRP – the Independence Referendum Party. It exists to create the ideal circumstances for a vote on Indy.
Actor Alan Cumming hopes Brexit speeds up Scottish independence
Actor Alan Cumming has said he hopes Brexit will expedite Scottish independence.
‘It shows the desire for independence’: Organisers of Aberdeen indy march hail event as a success
Organisers of a pro-independence march that attracted thousands of people to Aberdeen say it was a clear indicator of the north-east’s “desire” to split from the union.
UK Parliament should not block second Scottish independence referendum: Corbyn
Jeremy Corbyn has said it is not up to the UK Parliament to block a second Scottish independence referendum.
Labour’s Tom Watson speaks out against another vote on Scottish independence
Labour deputy leader Tom Watson has spoken out against a second Scottish independence referendum, after shadow chancellor John McDonnell said a future Labour government would not block another vote.
Labour ‘stumbling block’ in achieving alliance to stop Tories, says Sturgeon
Nicola Sturgeon has said Labour is the “stumbling block” to forming a progressive alliance to halt the Conservatives.
Labour ‘in firm agreement’ against independence, Richard Leonard claims
The shadow chancellor agrees there is “no economic case” for Scottish independence, the Scottish Labour leader has said.
Labour ‘would not block second Scottish independence poll’
The shadow chancellor has said Labour would not block a second Scottish independence referendum after Nicola Sturgeon hinted at forming a pact to keep the Conservatives out of government.
Labour ‘would not block second Scottish independence referendum’
A future Labour government would not block a second Scottish independence referendum, shadow chancellor John McDonnell has said.
Poll finds majority of Scots in favour of independence
A new poll has found a majority of Scots are now in favour of independence, which Scotland’s First Minister has described as “phenomenal”.
Independence march to go ahead in Aberdeen ‘even without council permission’
The organisers of an independence march through Aberdeen have vowed that it will go ahead even without permission from the council.
Four in 10 Labour members back Scottish independence, poll finds
Four in 10 Labour Party members back Scottish independence, but a narrow majority still oppose it, according to a new poll.
Boris Johnson could be UK’s last PM, warns Gordon Brown
Boris Johnson will be the last prime minister of the UK unless there are moves to protect the union which is “hanging by a thread”, Gordon Brown has warned.
Next six months could be Scotland’s toughest, Sturgeon warns
Scotland could face its toughest challenge in years over the next six months, Nicola Sturgeon has warned.
Brexit deadlock ‘shifting Remain voters towards Scottish independence’
The Brexit impassse has made some Remain voters in Scotland turn in favour of Scottish independence, according to an elections expert.
Jo Swinson refuses to rule out future deal with Tories or Labour
Liberal Democrat leadership contender Jo Swinson has said she would not rule out a future deal with the Conservatives or Labour.
Organisers and council in talks over independence march in Aberdeen
Scottish independence activists and council bosses will hold talks this week about plans to bring a massive march to the Granite City.
Macfadyen hopes Robert the Bruce film will boost support for independence
Actor Angus Macfadyen has said he hopes his new film Robert the Bruce will boost support for Scottish independence.
Nicola Sturgeon makes plea to independence No voters in bid to stop Brexit
Nicola Sturgeon has urged Remainers to vote for the SNP in next week's EU elections even if they are against Scottish independence.
Tom Peterkin: The SNP may have shed its razzmatazz – but the Tories risk losing far more
As the dust settles on Nicola Sturgeon’s speech to the party faithful, it is difficult to escape the impression that last weekend's SNP conference was a little low key.
First Stornoway independence march is hailed a success
The Western Isles was awash with a “sea of flags” over the weekend when more than 750 people marched in support of independence.
How free speech has become a hostage of extremists in Brexit war
By the time Brexit is supposed to happen we will be approaching the 230th anniversary of the French revolution, which also shook Europe to the core - and caused mayhem for decades.
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.
RAF Lossiemouth could be key bargaining tool to secure Nato membership for independent Scotland
RAF Lossiemouth could be used as a key bargaining tool to secure Nato membership for an independent Scotland, it has been claimed.
Calls for new ‘whisky tax’ to boost the coffers of an independent Scotland
Whisky producers should face extra taxes in an independent Scotland in order to boost the public purse, a leading economist has said.
Economist questions analysis of Scottish economy in key SNP report
An economist has branded a section of the SNP’s Growth Commission report on the nation’s future as “unbelievably superficial and misleading”.
Independent Scotland could offer tax breaks to attract skilled immigrants
Tax breaks could be included in a “Come to Scotland” package that would be designed to entice a new wave of skilled migrant workers after independence.
Environmental group express concerns over Ben Nevis independence climb
Fears have been raised over plans for thousands of Scottish independence supporters scaling the UK’s highest mountain.