Credit rating agencies weigh in on independent Scotland
Alex Hern reports on the news the credit rating agencies would be unlikely to give an independent Scotland a triple-A rating.
Scottish Independence
Swinney on Scotland currency – more questions than he answers?
Ed Jacobs asks whether the elaboration of the SNP’s policy for the finances of an independent Scotland really answers the crucial questions
Scottish independence would leave Trident dead – and the MoD don’t care
Kate Hudson, general secretary of CND, reports that the MoD have made no contingency plans as to what to do with Trident in the event of independence.
Questions multiply over financial status of an independent Scotland
Alex Hern presents further questions, and an answer, for Alex Salmond on Scottish independence.
Salmond trumps Westminster (again)
Ed Jacobs explains how the Unionist parties have been out-strategised by Alex Salmond, who is making the case for a referendum on his terms ever-stronger.
SNP: Cam’s “economic uncertainty” argument is nonsense; we’ll stick to our timetable
Humza Yousaf MSP (SNP, Glasgow), Parliamentary Liaison Officer to the First Minister of Scotland, Alex Salmond, makes the case for Scottish independence.
Scottish Labour leader: “I want the referendum to be held as quickly as possible”
Johann Lamont MSP, leader of The Scottish Labour Party, calls on Alex Salmond to have the debate on independence now, and to have the referendum.
Scots support “devo-max” as new Tory leader distances herself from Cameron
Ed Jacobs writes about the latest opinion polls showing a plurality of support for Devo-Max, and a majority of support for some sort of constitutional change in Scotland. He also covers the election of Ruth Davidson to lead the Scottish Tories.
AV, Europe, Scotland… Where’s Cameron’s consistency on referendums?
Membership of the EU, Scottish independence, electoral reform… Alex Hern looks at David Cameron’s inconsistency on whether referendums are good or not.
Salmond tells Westminster it’s time to end interference in Scotland
Ed Jacobs details the latest developments in the SNP’s campaign for Scottish independence, reporting on Alex Salmond’s speech to the SNP conference at the weekend.