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Monday 27 February 2012

Scotland News

Your source for all the latest political and economic news, comment and analysis from Scotland.

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SSE says independence referendum is creating economic "uncertainty"

The independence referendum is endangering the Scottish economy after one of the country’s largest businesses confirmed “uncertainty about the future” is affecting its investment plans.

25 Feb 2012

Labour is more concerned about itself than the Union

The party is terrified of getting too close to the Coalition, says Alan Cochrane

24 Feb 2012

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Teachers and SNP at loggerheads over 'shambolic' exam changes

Scotland's teachers are at loggerheads with the Education Minister last night after they warned the introduction of new exams in schools has descended into a shambles that could harm pupils' prospects of attending university.

24 Feb 2012

Alex Salmond resorts to 'insults and mistakes' to stop 2013 referendum

ALEX SALMOND has resorted to "insults and mistakes" to try and prevent the Scottish people voting in an independence referendum next year, the Government has said.

24 Feb 2012

SNP civil servants 'forced airline to drop Government peer'

The SNP's civil servants pressurised a Scottish airline into dropping a member of the British Government from its 50th anniversary celebrations, it has been alleged.

24 Feb 2012

Nats’ peer pressure could be a taste of things to come

The latest row shows the way the SNP uses its powers of patronage, writes Alan Cochrane

23 Feb 2012

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Kate's victory: club allows women

Ten years after the Duchess of Cambridge helped found St Andrews University's first women-only club in protest of an elitist men-only society, her alma mater has endorsed a breakaway group that will promote inclusion for all, regardless of gender.

22 Feb 2012

Alex might like Rupert, but his party won't

None of the SNP seem to fancy talking about their latest message of 'support', writes Alan Cochrane

21 Feb 2012

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Rupert Murdoch 'backs' Scottish independence

Alex Salmond welcomes apparent endorsement from media tycoon who tweeted "everyone wins if Scotland competes".

21 Feb 2012

Why ask about extra powers if it's independence you want?

For a separatist, Alex Salmond seems very interested in further devolution, writes Alan Cochrane

20 Feb 2012

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Scotland 'could need passport controls at English border'

An independent Scotland may require passport controls at the English border to comply with EU law, the Europe Minister has said.

20 Feb 2012

David Cameron should beware of making concessions to Alex Salmond

Telegraph View: The Prime Minister must not cede powers to the Scottish Assembly.

19 Feb 2012

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Snow to hit Scotland as temperatures fall

Blizzards are expected to hit parts of the UK over the weekend, with northern Scotland likely to be the worst affected.

18 Feb 2012

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Rangers to face probe from SFA

The Scottish Football Association is to hold a full independent inquiry into the activities of Rangers Football Club.

18 Feb 2012

Rare blueprints found of Scott's expedition ship Discovery

Exclusive: The 100 year-old drawings show, in astounding detail, how designers envisioned Captain Robert Falcon Scott's expedition ship, Discovery, should be constructed.

17 Feb 2012

Alex Salmond's separation agenda challenged with a simple question: 'Why?'

The Nats may jeer, but David Cameron gave easily the best case yet for the Union, says Alan Cochrane.

16 Feb 2012

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Alex Salmond is finally on the back foot

Thanks to David Cameron, the SNP's Alex Salmond's ratings have dipped, says Iain Martin.

16 Feb 2012

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Cameron: more powers for Scotland if referendum rejected

Prime Minister says referendum "doesn't have to be the end of the road" and promises to look "at how the devolved settlement can be improved further" if voters in Scotland reject independence.

16 Feb 2012

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Cameron: I am a unionist head, heart and soul

Prime Minister David Cameron says he will fight for the future of the United Kingdom as he outlines his arguments against Scottish independence.

16 Feb 2012

Cameron: consequences for Scottish independence

Prime Minister David Cameron says it will be a sad day, with many consequences to be worked through, if Scotland votes to leave the UK.

16 Feb 2012

Cameron: Scottish independence would be 'deeply, deeply sad'

The Prime Minister began his visit to Scotland with the message that he is a patriot for the whole UK, saying: 'I've got Cameron blood, and I've got Llewellyn blood. I was born and brought up in England but also proud to be British'.

16 Feb 2012

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Nats refuse to come clean on the true cost of separation

A report by a House of Commons committee has highlighted the difficult questions about independence that Salmond and company keep ducking

14 Feb 2012

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Father uses iPhone torch to search birthing pool for baby in power cut

Callum Livie has described how he used his iPhone torch “app” to search a birthing pool for his newborn son when one of Scotland’s most modern hospitals was hit by a power cut.

14 Feb 2012

Alex Salmond 'spins' Scottish referendum date

Alex Salmond has been accused of trying to “spin” the date of a Scottish independence referendum ahead of his first meeting with David Cameron on the issue.

13 Feb 2012

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Man arrested in Poland over Edinburgh murder

A 25-year-old man has been arrested in Poland in connection with the murder of a Polish man found dead at his flat in Edinburgh earlier this year.

11 Feb 2012