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UK Government claims independence referendum could be held next year
Scotland's independence referendum could be held as early as next year, the UK Government has insisted. (...)
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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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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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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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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. (...)
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Advocate General says SNP's referendum plans would be 'contrary to the rule of law'
Alex Salmond's planned independence referendum would be contrary to ''the rule of law'' and undermine democracy, the UK Government's top Scottish law officer has claimed. (...)
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Dundee University academic believes SNP's independence referendum plans would fail legal test
A constitutional expert from Dundee University says Alex Salmond's attempt to force through an independence referendum is illegal. (...)
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Independence referendum: Scotland facing constitutional chaos
Alex Salmond has outlined a timetable for the independence referendum — just minutes after the UK Government insisted it would be illegal. (...)
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SNP claim David Cameron's intervention will only increase support for independence
First Minister Alex Salmond says David Cameron's ''interfering'' in Scotland's independence referendum will increase support for separation. (...)
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Labour MP fears Scottish housing crisis under new benefit cap rules
Changes to housing benefit payments that come into effect this month could lead to a housing crisis, it has been claimed. (...)
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Opponents say unemployment figures show First Minister's 'Plan MacB' is not working
Alex Salmond's claim his government is leading the way in tackling joblessness has been left in tatters with figures showing unemployment in Scotland has surged ahead of the UK. (...)
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UK Government accused of 'hypocrisy' for refusing to release legal advice on independence and the EU
The UK Government has blocked access to legal advice on whether Scotland could stay in the European Union after independence. (...)
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Lord Robertson echoes Scottish Secretary's defence claims
The threat of independence means Scotland's defence industry is in a ''moment of uncertainty'', a former secretary general of NATO has claimed. (...)
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Scottish Secretary claims Scotland would lose defence contracts under independence
The Scottish Secretary has warned defence contracts serviced in Fife would be at risk in an independent Scotland. (...)
UK Government told Longannet carbon capture scheme collapse must be explained
Ministers have been urged to come clean on the collapse of the carbon capture project planned for Longannet amid suggestions money was the main motivation behind the decision. (...)
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Trump Organisation describes Menie Estate opponents as 'a national embarrassment'
The Trump Organisation has described the Menie Estate locals featured in an Angus film-maker's movie on the billionaire as ''a national embarrassment for Scotland''. (...)
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'Last thing we need now' — 2011 Leuchars airshow may have been last
The future of Leuchars air show has been thrown into fresh doubt after the UK Government revealed this year's spectacular may have been the last. (...)
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Scottish Secretary's Lib Dem conference speech to step up challenge to SNP
Scottish Secretary Michael Moore has accused the SNP of neglecting the "responsibility" of government in pursuit of independence. (...)
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First Minister claims UK economy would benefit by adopting his 'Plan MacB'
First Minister Alex Salmond has urged the Westminster Government to follow his economic lead after Scotland posted better job figures than the rest of the UK. (...)
