SNP EU membership row: Barroso could shun talks with Sturgeon
EC president Jose Manuel Barroso could shun talks with SNP deputy first minister Nicola Sturgeon as the row over Scotland’s future EU membership intensifies.
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Watch: EC President Barroso on Scotland: A new state “has to apply for membership”
European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso today reiterated the position that an independent Scotland would have to reaplly for membership of the EU.
Another blow for Salmond – Scottish businesses say No to Independence
Yesterday it was the EC saying “non” to an independent Scotland automatically joining the EU. Today, Scottish business says “no” to the idea of independence.
It’s official: Independent Scotland would have to reapply for EU membership
When Alex Salmond and the SNP look back on 2012, one of the thorniest issues they will be contemplating will be the issue of Europe, writes Ed Jacobs.
Icy reception to Osborne’s “toxic legacy” from across the country
Ed Jacobs rounds up the reaction to George Osborne’s autumn statement from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The message is clear across the UK – it’s time to change course now
The UK braces ahead of the autumn statement tomorrow and the message from all the nations is clear – now is the time to change course.
“Not the man to lead” – opposition parties attack ‘tainted’ Salmond over Leveson
The opposition has attacked Alex Salmond after the Scottish first minister’s relationship with Rupert Murdoch was described as “striking” in the Leveson Report.
Pre-Leveson reaction: Regulation by statute will be a ‘regressive and unhelpful step’
Across the UK the message is clear – whilst stronger press regulation is needed, any system underpinned by statute would be a regressive and unhelpful step.
“Grossly distorting the facts” – Salmond, Trump and yet more misleading statements
Alex Salmond has come under fresh criticism for his handling of the arrest of ‘Trump golf course’ film maker Anthony Baxter, having made some untrue statements.
Devolution: The future of the UK is under the microscope
After an eventful few weeks for devolution, Ed Jacobs looks at what the future of the UK may well be.