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By James Maxwell - 18 December 11:05

New leader Johann Lamont has to develop a coherent political and constitutional alternative to the SNP - but what it is?

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By James Maxwell - 11 April 16:38

Petty tribalism has ruined two potentially useful consultations on the independence referendum.

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By James Maxwell - 02 April 15:24

The nationalists have strong civic credentials. Why do unionists continue to accuse them of ethnic chauvinism?

By Jason Cowley - 26 January 11:51

In Edinburgh, Alex Salmond walks with the swagger of a man who feels that these could be the last days of the Union.

By James Maxwell - 25 January 19:16

Alex Salmond has very conspicuously left open the possibility of staging a multi-option ballot.

By George Eaton - 25 January 18:06

New Statesman/ICD poll shows that 44 per cent support independence, with 45 per cent opposed.

By Gerry Hassan - 16 January 1:00

Alex Salmond is closer than ever to his ultimate aim of independence for Scotland. But in seeking to break up the Union could the SNP reconfigure and save it?

By George Eaton - 11 January 12:51

Scottish Secretary Michael Moore says UK government would not challenge Salmond's referendum.

By George Eaton - 10 January 19:37

Scottish government announces intention to hold an independence referendum in autuman 2014.

By James Maxwell - 09 January 17:31

Alex Salmond isn't interested in a "binding" referendum - he’s interested in winning a democratic mandate.

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