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Independence campaign looking for a million to say 'Yes'

The campaign for Scottish independence has been launched with a pledge to sign up one million supporters before a single vote has been cast. (...)


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Scotland Office minister reveals cross-party effort to fight SNP's independence campaign

A UK Government minister says a major cross-party campaign against Scottish independence is on the brink of being launched. (...)


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Lord Foulkes rejects Tory peer's 'peculiar' independence prediction

The comments of a Tory peer from Tayside conceding the ''inevitability'' of Scottish independence have been branded ''peculiar''. (...)


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'Something of an inevitability' — Tayside Conservative peer claims it is time 'to let Scotland go'

A distinguished Conservative peer from Tayside has made the startling claim that Scottish independence is ''inevitable''. (...)


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Banker says independence debate is helping to promote Scotland's brand

The independence debate is ''no bad thing'' for promoting Scotland to international investors, one of the country's top bankers has claimed. (...)


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Labour demand probe into First Minister's Bute House meeting with EuroMillions donors

Alex Salmond has been accused of breaching official rules after entertaining Scottish lottery winners just days before they handed over a £1 million donation. (...)


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'A magnificent monarch' — Alex Salmond shows strong support for Queen in an independent Scotland

Alex Salmond has risked the wrath of his grassroots support by stressing the central role the ''magnificent'' Queen would play after independence. (...)


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SNP MP says Northern Isles' views on independence would 'have to be respected'

The economic case for independence was undermined when an SNP MP admitted the Northern Isles could break away from an independent Scotland. (...)


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Former First Minister Jack McConnell calls for independence referendum 'compromise'

Scotland's longest-serving First Minister has urged the UK and Scottish governments to ''compromise'' and hold the independence referendum within 18 months. (...)


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SNP launch charm offensive in bid to persuade 'key opinion formers' of independence benefits

A campaign to persuade Scottish business leaders to support independence is being spearheaded in Dundee. (...)


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Scottish Government welcomes STUC's backing for independence referendum plans

Alex Salmond's referendum plans have been boosted after Scottish union leaders largely gave them their backing. (...)


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National Security Council accused of 'extraordinary' lapses in scenario planning

UK ministers have been accused of burying their heads in the sand over how Scottish independence and the eurozone crisis could undermine UK security. (...)


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Joan McAlpine causes controversy with 'domineering man' comments

One of Alex Salmond's closest aides has come under fire after comparing the United Kingdom to a marriage to a ''domineering man''. (...)


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Scottish Labour conference ends with call to grab independence debate 'opportunity'

Labour must ''grasp'' the opportunity provided by the constitutional debate raging in Scotland to reassert its ''fundamental values,'' a senior MP said yesterday. (...)


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Ed Miliband to open Scottish Labour's conference in Dundee with twin attack on Tories and SNP

Ed Miliband will kick off the Scottish Labour spring conference in Dundee today with a twin attack on the UK and Scottish governments. (...)


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Weir Group chief shares SSE's independence 'uncertainty' concerns

A second major business has voiced concerns at uncertainty caused by the planned independence referendum. (...)


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Devo Plus group promises to bring 'clarity' to independence referendum debate

Conservative Party policy on further powers for Scotland has been ''blurred'' by David Cameron, a senior Tory MSP has admitted. (...)


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First Minister's preferred referendum date would fall during school holidays

Tayside and Fife schools will be on holiday during Alex Salmond's preferred date for the independence referendum. (...)


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Experts warn action needed to prevent independence referendum court battle

A Dundee University constitutional law expert has urged politicians to take action to stop the independence referendum ending up in the courts. (...)


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CBI Scotland backs calls for independence referendum to be brought forward

An influential business organisation has backed UK Government calls for the independence referendum to be held sooner than planned. (...)


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