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Category - independence for Scotland

15 Jun 2013

Scotland's lobbying register 'sets the bar', says Unlock Democracy

The political reform group Unlock Democracy has welcomed the Scottish Government's decision to introduce a formal lobbying register.
29 May 2013

Scotland and 'the vision thing'

How goes the referendum on Scottish independence? This is the question my friends from down south ask almost every time I speak to them. The answer is that it feels to be in a strange kind of limbo.
23 May 2013

Does the Kirk need to be constitutionally enshrined?

The 2013 General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has voted for what is effectively “establishment by the back door” in any new constitutional arrangements for an independent Scotland, says lawyer and commentator Carla J Roth. She questions whether this is helpful or appropriate either for the church or for the nation.
25 Mar 2013

England needs its own polity too, argue reformers

The report by the McKay Commission says that English-only laws should normally need backing by a majority of MPs representing English constituencies.
21 Mar 2013

Scots say UK budget fails on social justice and economic ambition

In Scotland, the Greens and the SNP have criticised UK Chancellor George Osborne for a budget that lacks economic ambition and social justice.
12 Mar 2013

Scottish referendum franchise to be extended to 16 and 17 year olds

A Bill to give every 16 and 17 year old a vote in the 2014 independence referendum has been formally introduced to the Scottish Parliament.
26 Feb 2013

Scottish government urged to keep options open on domestic currency

Scottish Greens are urging the Scottish Government to keep an open mind about moving towards a Scottish currency under independence.
22 Feb 2013

Alex Salmond backs call for moratorium on BBC redundancies

In the face of protests against cuts, Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond has backed the idea of a six-month moratorium on redundancies at the BBC.
22 Feb 2013

Senior diplomat says independent Scotland would be welcomed internationally

A former Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations says an independent Scotland could establish itself with "relative ease" in international organisations.
29 Jan 2013

Salmond to be quizzed on tax, welfare and the environment

Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond will answer questions on tax, welfare, the environment and more as he gives the Jimmy Reid Memorial Lecture tonight.

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