Scottish Independence
It’s the final countdown (in Scotland at least)
Scotland today enters the formal 16 week period in the run up to September’s independence referendum.
IFS expresses concern over Scottish government’s analysis of public finances
The respected Institute for Fiscal Studies has cast doubts over the assumptions underlying the Scottish government’s assessment of public finances.
Church of Scotland committed to post referendum reconciliation
The Church of Scotland has outlined its readiness to assist with process of reconciliation, whatever the outcome of September’s independence referendum.
UK urged not to be bullied by SNP on timetable for independence
The UK government should not be pressurised into concluding negotiations to enable Scotland to become an independent state by an artificial deadline set by one party, according to a new report out today.
Is time running out for the yes to independence campaign?
Time is running out for the nationalists to realise their dreams of an independent Scotland, according to the leading pollster John Curtice.
Scottish nationalists shouldn’t be angry with the media for ignoring them
Concern that the mainstream media were ignoring them has helped nationalists reach out to young people on social media.