Alex Salmond

The Scottish First Minister is encouraged by a new poll.
How Salmond is using EU uncertainty to boost Scottish independence
By George Eaton - 21 May 9:11

The Scottish First Minister is encouraged by a new poll showing that support for independence dramatically increases when the prospect of UK withdrawal from the EU is raised.

The SNP’s lack of radicalism makes it difficult for the Yes campaign.
Scotland doesn’t benefit from British economic 'strength'
By James Maxwell - 01 May 16:02

But the SNP’s lack of radicalism makes it difficult for the Yes campaign to capitalise.

The Chancellor's increasingly toxic reputation could damage the unionist cause.
Osborne in Scotland: right message, wrong messenger
By George Eaton - 23 April 9:18

The Chancellor is on strong ground when he highlights Scotland's difficult currency options but his toxic reputation could damage the unionist cause.

18 September 2014 is the date.
Salmond names Scottish independence referendum date
By George Eaton - 21 March 15:27

18 September 2014 is the date.

Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond.
Why independence will disappoint the tartan libertarians
By James Maxwell - 28 February 9:37

Scotland will not be forced to adopt a scorched earth approach to public spending if it leaves the UK.

A statue of the victor of Bannockburn outside Stirling Castle
The spirit of Bannockburn
By Kathleen Jamie - 07 February 8:37

Next year, a referendum on independence will determine Scotland’s future, but the country’s artists have already launched their own fight for freedom.

Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond. Photograph: Getty Images.
To recover, the Scottish Yes campaign needs to go on the attack
By James Maxwell - 24 January 16:37

The pro-independence camp can't afford to spend the next 20 months simply responding to aggressive unionist and media questioning.

Scottish First Minister and SNP leader Alex Salmond.
Support for Scottish independence falls to new low
By George Eaton - 24 January 10:58

Just 23 per cent of voters now support independence, the lowest level since devolution in 1999.

Scottish First Minister and SNP leader Alex Salmond. Photograph: Getty Images.
Scotland would have to apply for EU membership: a disaster for Salmond
By George Eaton - 07 December 10:19

The biggest blow yet for the Scottish First Minister in a bad year for his party.

Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond. Photograph: Getty Images.
An independent Scotland could look like a wee Canada
By Harry McGrath - 05 December 11:28

The closest parallel between Scotland and anywhere else is not Quebec, Ireland, Iceland, or Norway, but Canada.

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