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A majority of people back Scottish independence, says poll

A majority of people back Scottish independence, says poll

Alex Salmond says that David Cameron's "dictatorial" intervention has increased support for independence.

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Is Labour right to focus on

Is Labour right to focus on "dealing with the deficit"?

Douglas Alexander is the latest shadow cabinet member to speak about cuts -- but this may not be the best tactic.

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Tommy Sheridan: from hero to zero?

Tommy Sheridan: from hero to zero?

Ahead of his imminent release from prison, a comprehensive new biography examines what makes the ex-socialist leader tick.

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Could Trident remain in an independent Scotland?

Could Trident remain in an independent Scotland?

Royal Navy chiefs say the UK would have no choice but to do a deal with Scotland.

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Salmond should change the question

Salmond should change the question

Scottish First Minister criticised for "loaded" question on independence.

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Full transcript | Nick Clegg | Speech on tax cuts | Resolution Foundation, London | 26 January 2012

Full transcript | Nick Clegg | Speech on tax cuts | Resolution Foundation, London | 26 January 2012

"This is about fairness in the middle. More money in the pockets of the people who need it."

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Leader: Now is Mr Cameron’s chance to halt the NHS sell-off

The health service must not be transformed into a market free-for-all.

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Creases in the coalition

Cameron's "dinosaur" gibe at Dennis Skinner continues to rumble.

Cameron's pulling us to a European exit but this is no sceptic’s fantasy

Cameron's pulling us to a European exit but this is no sceptic’s fantasy

The PM has yet to get into the room to fight a battle to secure the national interest.

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Mr Scotland, chauvinism and the SNP’s big-tent nationalism

Mr Scotland, chauvinism and the SNP’s big-tent nationalism

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

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