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'They can't agree what they agreed' — Alex Salmond and Michael Moore make little progress in independence referendum talks
Scotland's independence referendum remains mired in uncertainty after a crunch meeting between First Minister Alex Salmond and Scotland Secretary Michael Moore failed to deliver any real progress. (...)
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Donald Trump claims 'hideous and noisy' windfarms will make Scotland a laughing stock
Donald Trump has claimed an increasing proliferation of windfarms will make Scotland the ''laughing stock'' of the world. (...)
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Swinney hints at college funding concessions
Finance Secretary John Swinney has indicated he is rethinking cuts in college funding as he finalises his Budget. (...)
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First Minister's 'Gauleiter' remark increases tension in SNP/BBC spat
Alex Salmond has been criticised for comparing a BBC staff member who banned him from appearing as a rugby pundit to a Nazi leader. (...)
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First Minister pressed on Forth Replacement Crossing steel contracts
Alex Salmond has been accused of ''turning his back'' on steel workers by giving work created by the new Forth crossing to foreign workers. (...)
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New poll shows unprecedented support for SNP
The SNP has surged to its highest ever poll lead according to a stunning new opinion survey. (...)
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Steel union calls for Forth bridge work to come to a halt
A powerful union has demanded a halt to work on the new Forth crossing following a dramatic twist in the row over foreign contracts. (...)
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Bananas! — Sturgeon accused of being on slippery ground with alcohol pricing claims
Scotland's health secretary has been branded ''bananas'' after claiming fruit and vegetables will drop in price once minimum pricing of alcohol is introduced. (...)
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SNP claim the momentum in new independence poll
Only half of Scots now support the country staying in the United Kingdom, a new poll has found. (...)
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Former SNP leader describes rail consultation as an 'embarrassing failure'
SNP Government proposals for the rail network will be a ''nightmare'' for commuters in Tayside and Fife, the party's former leader has warned. (...)
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First Minister's United Kingdom claims branded 'daft'
Alex Salmond has claimed an independent Scotland would not mean the break-up of the United Kingdom. (...)
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Independence referendum — First Minister reveals his question for a nation
Do you agree that Scotland should be an independent country? These are the 10 words that could lead to the break-up of the United Kingdom. (...)
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'This question will not go away' — Margo MacDonald launches new bid to legalise assisted suicide
Scots could help terminally ill friends kill themselves under proposals outlined at Holyrood. (...)
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Tory peer says England should retain Rockall if Scotland opts for independence
Scotland should be forced to hand the ocean outcrop of Rockall over to England if it votes for independence, according to Tory peer Lord Caithness. (...)
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First Minister to lay out independence referendum plans
Alex Salmond will publish his much anticipated consultation on the Scottish independence referendum today. (...)
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'Hectoring' independence emails put pressure on First Minister's chief spin doctor
Alex Salmond's chief spin doctor is facing mounting pressure after ''hectoring'' emails to an academic expert on referendums were released. (...)
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'Let's have a positive conversation' — Prime Minister says he won't talk Scotland down
David Cameron will not question Scotland's ability to prosper as an independent nation as he battles to keep the country in the UK. (...)
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Ambulance breaks deal finally brings 'closure' for Perthshire family
The parents of a tragic Perthshire toddler say they finally feel some ''closure'' after hearing the news a tea-break deal has been struck with the country's paramedics. (...)
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Campaign to give expats a vote in independence referendum
A Labour MSP says expat Scots should be given the right to vote in the independence referendum. (...)
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Former Tory chairman says Gordon Brown is man to lead anti-independence campaign
A former Tory chairman has called for ex-Labour Prime Minister Gordon Brown to lead the drive to keep Scotland in the United Kingdom. (...)
