Farage challenges Salmond to EU debate
Fresh from taking on Nick Clegg, Nigel Farage has called on Scottish first minister Alex Salmond to debate with him ahead of September’s referendum.
Scotland
Russia’s role in the campaign for Scottish independence
Russia has a vested interest in the campaign for Scottish independence.
Pressure mounts on Salmond for currency plan b
New polling has found that a majority of people outside Scotland oppose the idea of a currency union.
Scottish Labour ups its game on independence
New polling data has revealed that the Yes to Scottish independence camp has managed to cut the lead of the No campaign to just 5 per cent.
Polling swings back to Yes to independence camp
A YouGov poll for the Times shows a modest but noticeable increase in support for independence.
Independence plans don’t add up say CBI
The Scottish government’s economic plan should Scotland opt for independence in September “does not add up”, according to the CBI.
Poll shows momentum swinging away from Yes campaign
Campaigners for Scottish independence have suffered a setback this morning with the release of new polling.
Scotland’s divorce from the UK is inevitable, and Labour will lose the House
Scotland will become independent – maybe not in this generation but almost certainly in the next, and Labour will lose a key pillar of electoral support.
Devolving greater powers must be accompanied by clarity on what binds us
Scotland’s referendum has led to re-engagement with social citizenship but we must engage at all times – not only when our unity is under threat.
Budget 2014: Reaction across the nations
Across the nations, reaction to the chancellor’s budget yesterday has been lukewarm at best.