At what cost for a free Scotland?
Fareweel to a’ our Scottish fame, Fareweel our ancient glory! Fareweel ev’n to the Scottish name. Sae famed in martial story! Robert Burns was rightly worried when he wrote ‘such a parcel of rogues in...
View ArticleScott tells SNP to ditch ‘independence panto’
Tavish Scott SNP courtesy of britishblogs By Domenica Goduto Tavish Scott, leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrat party, caused confusion this weekend after he made an apparent about-face regarding...
View ArticleThe week so far in Scottish politics
Holyrood Parliament. Image: Pete Swift Squabbles over independence, a fight against sectarianism and donations from lottery winners: this is the week so far in Scottish politics. Listen here:...
View ArticleSalmond “scared of separation”
Iain Gray used today’s First Minister’s Questions to corner Alex Salmond over his refusal to name a date for Scotland’s referendum on independence, accusing the First Minister of being “scared of...
View ArticleEdinburgh contributes more to economy than London
According to a new report Scotland’s capital contributes more to the country’s economy than any other city in the UK. The study was released by London based accountancy firm UHY Hacker Young. Their...
View ArticleTheresa May independence claims challeneged by SNP
Theresa May the Home Secretary has made the latest in a series of allegations about the prospects for an independent Scotland. In an interview with the BBC, Ms. May stated that there may be border...
View ArticleScottish Independence: Gordon Brown calls for greater power sharing within UK
By Eddie Nisbet Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown has waded into the independence debate for the first time, announcing his desire to see greater levels of power-sharing across the United Kingdom. In...
View ArticleGordon Brown: Scotland should not be given fully devolved tax powers
Gordon Brown today suggested that corporation tax should remain to be set at Westminster and for Scotland to raise 40% of its income as part of his calls for greater devolution of power. National...
View ArticleTennis star joins line of helpless Scottish onlookers
Wimbledon Champion Andy Murray has said he will not reveal his position on the Scottish Independence debate for fears of a backlash from opposition. Murray has never been far from the question of...
View ArticleUKIP leader calls for ‘Scot Free’ House of Commons
Newly elected UKIP leader, Paul Nuttall, called for English devolution in his first speech as UKIP leader after previously suggesting Scottish MPs should be removed from the House of Commons. Nuttall...
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