Scottish independence referendum
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24 Apr 19A second referendum for Scottish independence should be held by 2021 if Brexit goes ahead, first minister Nicola Sturgeon has told the Scottish Parliament.
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25 May 18Sustainable management of Scotland’s public finances is at the heart of a keenly awaited report setting out the economic case for Scottish independence following the Brexit vote.
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27 Jun 17A second referendum on Scottish independence will be put on hold until after Brexit, Scotland’s first minister and SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon has said.
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22 Mar 17An expected vote by the Scottish Parliament formally to request the UK government to sanction a second referendum on independence has been delayed, after the sitting was suspended in the light of the...
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16 Mar 17Theresa May has said “now is not the time” for a second independence referendum in Scotland.
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13 Mar 17Scotland’s first minister Nicola Sturgeon is to seek approval for a second independence referendum, which could take place as soon as autumn next year.
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20 Oct 16The legislative blueprint for a second Scottish independence referendum, procedurally similar to the vote that rejected independence 55-45 two years ago, is published today by the Scottish Government.
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13 Oct 16An enabling Bill to pave the way for a second referendum on Scottish independence is to be published at Holyrood next week, first minister Nicola Sturgeon told today’s opening session of the...
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2 Sep 16First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has brought the prospect of a second referendum on Scottish independence markedly closer, with the launch of “the biggest listening exercise” in her party...
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29 Aug 16A former Labour first minister has told PF that the divergence of political values between Scotland and England has left him ready to back independence.
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24 Aug 16Scotland’s public finances ended 2015-16 almost £15bn in deficit thanks to a massive slump in the North Sea revenues, according to the latest figures produced by the Scottish Government.
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24 Jun 16A second Scottish independence referendum is now “highly likely” after Scotland voted to remain in the European Union despite a vote to leave by the rest of the UK, Nicola Sturgeon has said.
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1 May 15The SNP’s new leader is being regarded wth the affection usually reserved for royalty. Yet serious questions are being asked about the party’s fiscal policies
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7 Apr 15The chief executive of the Electoral Reform Society talks to Public Finance about the changing democratic landscape, the impact of the Scottish independence referendum and coalition government
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12 Jun 14One of the reasons for increasing support for Scottish independence is a rejection of London-based dominance in public affairs. Many Scots dislike the arrogance and patronising attitude of London-...