Salmond vows to ‘vigorously’ defend himself as he denies sexual assault charges
Alex Salmond has said he will “vigorously” defend his position after pleading not guilty to offences against 10 women.
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Nicola Sturgeon won’t soften stance on a second independence referendum
SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon says she will not soften her stance on demanding a second independence referendum from Labour if Jeremy Corbyn seeks to enter Number 10 in December.
Cameron admission ‘damaging for Queen’
David Cameron’s admission he sought the Queen’s involvement in the Scottish independence referendum has raised questions about the legitimacy of the nation’s constitutional monarchy, an expert has said.
Poll finds support for referendums that could break up union
A second referendum on Scottish independence and one on the Northern Irish border issue have widespread support among voters on the UK mainland, a new poll suggests.
Most Scots prefer independence to hard Brexit, says poll
Most Scots believe independence is preferable to either a hard Brexit or the deal being offered by Theresa May’s Government, according to a poll.
Organiser promises ‘adequate provisions’ with up to 25,000 expected at Dundee independence march
Organisers of a Scottish independence march have given assurances that Saturday’s event will go off without a hitch - despite potentially thousands more people turning up than originally expected.
Second Independence Referendum will not derail Frank’s Law, says SNP
A second independence referendum will not derail the delivery of Frank’s Law, the Scottish Government has pledged.
Theresa May rejects call for second referendum on Scottish independence
Theresa May has rejected Nicola Sturgeon's call for a second referendum on Scottish independence saying “now is not the time”.
BREAKING: Second independence referendum to be held, Sturgeon demands
Scotland will hold a second referendum on independence from the United Kingdom, the country’s First Minister has announced.
Sturgeon to today outline plans for second independence referendum, according to reports
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon could make an attempt to “derail” Brexit by outlining proposals for a second independence referendum in a speech later today, according to reports.
Scots split 50/50 on independence, research finds
A new poll has shown Scots are split 50/50 on the issue of independence.
Tony Blair: Brexit puts Scottish independence ‘back on the table’
Tony Blair will today warn that the break-up of the UK is now "back on the table" but with a "much more credible" case for Scottish independence.
Ex-SNP leader urges First Minister to shelve independence plans as referendum support drops
A former SNP leader has called on First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to put any plans for a second vote on Scottish independence on hold "indefinitely".
Second Scottish independence referendum ‘highly likely’ says Nicola Sturgeon
The Scottish Government will draw up legislation to allow a second independence referendum to be held, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed.
‘We’re being held to account by people in Dundee far more since referendum’
Leading Dundee figures said there has been a “fundamental” shift in people’s attitudes to politics as a direct result of the independence referendum.