Nicola Sturgeon adviser Andrew Wilson urges ‘soft’ Scottish independence
A key adviser to Nicola Sturgeon has urged the “softest possible” form of Scottish independence in order to win over voters.
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Ian Blackford wields independence white paper in Commons clash with Theresa May
Theresa May was accused of misleading parliament by claiming the SNP did not have a plan for independence.
Political forecaster Sir John Curtice claims Brexit has made Scots independence cause harder
The UK’s top political forecaster has claimed the SNP’s anti-Brexit stance has dented the party's prospects of an independent Scotland.
Committee closes petition calling for Section 30 Order
A Holyrood committee has agreed to close a petition urging the Scottish Government to seek a section 30 order from the UK Government.
Former SNP MP Angus Robertson heads new polling and research organisation
A new polling organisation has been set up in a bid to monitor Scottish opinions in the wake of both the 2014 independence referendum and the Brexit vote two years later.
Lib Dems demand answers on legality of possible second independence vote
Scotland’s top law officer is being pressed to make clear his opinion on whether Nicola Sturgeon could legally hold a second independence referendum without the agreement of the UK Government.
Ex-SNP MP suggests London Underground blockade if Tories refuse Indyref2
The SNP should consider blocking the London Underground if Theresa May refuses a second independence referendum, says a former Nationalist MP.
Independence cause is ‘bigger than one man’, says Nicola Sturgeon
The campaign for independence will not be affected by criminal proceedings against its flagbearer Alex Salmond, says the First Minister.
Sturgeon: Case for independence bigger than any one man or woman
Alex Salmond facing charges of attempted rape and sexual assault in court will not have an impact on any campaigns for another Scottish independence referendum, according to Nicola Sturgeon.
Mike Russell says Scots have ‘right to consider’ alternative to ‘Brexit crisis’
People in Scotland “have the right” to consider independence as an alternative to Prime Minister Theresa May’s worsening Brexit “crisis”, a senior member of Nicola Sturgeon’s Cabinet has said.