Scotland would back independence if Brexit happens, poll indicates
Scotland would vote in favour of independence if Brexit goes ahead, a new poll suggests, but a majority would vote no to leaving the UK if it remains within the EU.
Scottish Independence
Vote Tory to put indyref2 in ‘cold storage’, says Jackson Carlaw
Scottish Conservative leader Jackson Carlaw has urged Scots to vote Tory to put plans for a second independence referendum “in cold storage for good”.
Sturgeon refuses to rule out legal bid if Johnson blocks indyref2
Nicola Sturgeon has refused to rule out taking legal action if Boris Johnson is returned to Downing Street and blocks a second Scottish independence vote.
Act now to stop UK split next year, Willie Rennie urges voters
Voters must “act now” to stop the SNP from seeking a Scottish independence referendum next year, Willie Rennie has said.
Sir Ian Wood now favours Brexit but still opposes independence
Aberdeen businessman Sir Ian Wood has revealed he now favours Brexit but would not want to leave the EU without a deal.
Sturgeon demands indyref2 and billions in investment as price for SNP’s support
Nicola Sturgeon insisted there is “every chance” the SNP will hold the balance of power at Westminster after the General Election, as she set out billions of pounds worth of demands as the price for her party’s support.
Boris Johnson attacks ‘crazy’ SNP as he launches Scottish Tory manifesto
Boris Johnson has ruled out allowing either a second Brexit vote or a fresh Scottish independence referendum in 2020 if the Conservatives are forced to seek support from other parties to stay in power after December 12.
Brexit and Scottish independence referendums would cost over £150m, says Johnson
Boris Johnson has claimed it would cost more than £150 million and take at least nine months for Britain to hold referendums on Brexit and Scottish independence next year.
Brexit has put Scottish independence back on the table – Tony Blair
Scottish independence is “back on the table again” because of Brexit, Tony Blair has said.
Indy Ref 2 ‘barrier to trade’ for farmers says Colin Clark
Scottish independence would cause “unnecessary barriers” for farmers, the Scottish Conservative candidate for Gordon, Colin Clark, said.
Independence the only way forward for Scotland – Nicola Sturgeon
Independence for Scotland is the only way forward, even in the case of a possible future vote for Britain to remain in the EU, Nicola Sturgeon has said.
Break-up of union would be a shame, says Sir Rod Stewart
Sir Rod Stewart has said it would be “a shame” if Scotland became independent when asked about the UK’s political situation.
Nicola Sturgeon prioritises indyref2 over second Brexit vote
Nicola Sturgeon has made clear she would prioritise holding a second independence referendum over a fresh vote on Brexit.
Scottish Lib Dem leader in plea to disaffected Labour voters
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Willie Rennie has made a plea to Labour voters who feel they are “without a political home”.
Labour would ‘dance to SNP’s tune’, Boris Johnson warns Scottish voters
Boris Johnson is urging Scots to use next month’s “crucial” General Election to call a halt to Nicola Sturgeon’s plans for a second independence referendum.
Indyref2 demands could be ‘irresistible’ after December 12, says Nicola Sturgeon
Boris Johnson has warned against making 2020 the “year of two referendums” – after Nicola Sturgeon claimed calls for a fresh vote on independence would be “irresistible” if the SNP wins the election in Scotland.
Corbyn tells Sturgeon new independence vote ‘not necessary or desirable’
Jeremy Corbyn has said a new Scottish independence referendum is “not necessary or desirable”.
Nicola Sturgeon confident Jeremy Corbyn would allow indyref2
Nicola Sturgeon is to demand the power to stage a second Scottish independence referendum just days after December’s general election – with the First Minister saying she believes Jeremy Corbyn will agree to grant it.
SNP might want no-deal Brexit, claims Michael Gove
Michael Gove has claimed the refusal of the SNP to back the new Brexit Bill could suggest they want the UK leave the EU without a deal.
Calum Ross: Is oil a problem, not an asset, for the SNP?
Nicola Sturgeon had much to ponder last night as she put the finishing touches to her keynote speech to the SNP conference in Aberdeen.
Sturgeon: I’ll request consent for indyref2 by the end of the year
Nicola Sturgeon has said she will request UK Government consent for another referendum on Scottish independence before the end of the year.
Support for Scottish independence hits 50%, poll suggests
Support for Scottish independence has risen to 50%, according to a new poll.
Cameron: Frustration prompted Queen plea during Scottish independence referendum
David Cameron has said “frustration” during the Scottish independence referendum campaign prompted his plea for the Queen to intervene but he now wanted to avoid making his indiscretion “worse”.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.