Budget hits the pause button on Scotland
Scotland’s finance secretary John Swinney yesterday published the Scottish government’s budget for 2014/15 and 2015/16.
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Voters fed up with independence obsession
New survey data has revealed just how out of touch the chattering classes are with public opinion on the issue of Scottish independence.
CBI chief slams Salmond on Independence and Cameron on EU
Fresh doubts over the economic consequences of an independent Scotland have been raised, with a warning that it risks facing “economic dislocation”.
Salmond needs to “get a grip” on independence debate
As MSPs return to Holyrood from their Summer break, Alex Salmond is being warned by his own side that he needs to “get a grip” of the independence debate.
The Tory plans to keep quiet in Scotland
The Conservative Party has outlined its plans on how to increase the number of seats it holds in Scotland by pledging to keep its head down and keep quiet.
Alex Salmond’s oil dream goes bust
Alex Salmond’s dream of an independent Scotland based on North Sea oil revenue to keep it afloat was dealt a fresh blow last night as new research by the Office for Budget Responsibility showed the extent of decline in revenue from North Sea oil taxes.
Alistair Darling calls on Better Together to advance positive case for the Union
The head of the Better Together campaign has called on those wanting to keep Scotland within the Union to base their case on a positive platform that extols the virtues of membership.
England by numbers and the warning to the left
Since the election of the SNP to power at Holyrood in 2007, questions of national identity have remained almost solely in the hands of Scotland.
Mixed reaction to Spending Review across the nations
Across the nations the chancellor’s spending review has received a mixed reaction to say the very least.
Across the nations the message is clear – It’s time for the chancellor to change course
Ahead of the chancellor publishing the Spending Review, the likes of which he never intended to make, across the nations the devolved governments are clear.