Scottish independence

Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond. Photograph: Getty Images.
The SNP confronts its defence problem
By James Maxwell - 18 October 11:20

A dispute over Scottish membership of NATO will raise questions about the party’s strategy and values at its conference in Perth this weekend.

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David Cameron and Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond. Photograph: Getty Images
Alex Salmond is the winner from the Scottish independence referendum deal
By George Eaton - 15 October 14:34

The agreement to hold the vote in 2014 is a major victory for the Scottish First Minister.

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First Minister of Scotland Alex Salmond. Photograph: Getty Images.
Are Scottish teenagers more in favour of independence?
By George Eaton - 10 October 11:16

The polling evidence suggests not.

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Chancellor George Osborne. Photograph: Getty Images.
Osborne asks the right questions about Scotland's currency
By George Eaton - 07 September 9:02

How would Scotland combine monetary union with fiscal independence? Don't ask the SNP.

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Former prime minister Gordon Brown. Photograph: Getty Images.
Quote of the day
By New Statesman - 14 August 7:20

Gordon Brown on Scottish independence.

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Labour Party leader Ed Miliband. Photograph: Getty Images.
Labour's revival could sink Scottish independence
By James Maxwell - 31 July 20:03

When it comes to the Union, Miliband matters.

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Former Chancellor Alistair Darling. Photograph: Getty Images.
Quote of the day
By New Statesman - 31 July 7:22

Alistair Darling on Alex Salmond.

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Scotland's First Minister and SNP leader Alex Salmond. Photograph: Getty Images.
Salmond remains the Scottish Yes campaign’s biggest asset
By Mark Diffley - 17 July 13:44

Despite recent setbacks, the First Minister's ratings remain higher than those of any party leader.

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Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond. Photograph: Getty Images.
The Scottish Yes campaign’s class problem
By James Maxwell - 16 July 11:45

Working class Scots are more likely to support independence but less likely to vote than their middle class counterparts.

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Gerry Adams and Martin McGuinness. Photograph: Getty Images.
Scottish independence: the view from Belfast
By James Maxwell - 02 July 10:58

How might the Scottish constitutional debate affect politics in Northern Ireland?

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