Scottish independence
Scottish First Minister criticised for "loaded" question on independence.
Alex Salmond has very conspicuously left open the possibility of staging a multi-option ballot.
New Statesman/ICD poll shows that 44 per cent support independence, with 45 per cent opposed.
Alex Salmond is closer than ever to his ultimate aim of independence for Scotland. But in seeking to
The UK would struggle to find a new home for its nuclear weapons system.
Osborne uses the most devastating weapon in the No campaign's arsenal.
In 2008, Alex Salmond hailed RBS as the pride of the "Celtic Lion" economy that he envisaged for an
History suggests that it would be difficult but not impossible for Labour to win.
Scottish Secretary Michael Moore says UK government would not challenge Salmond's referendum.
Scottish government announces intention to hold an independence referendum in autuman 2014.
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