Tag: Scotland referendum

• Wednesday, March 15th 2017 - 07:26 UTC

  Scottish support for independence at its highest, but EU popularity has fallen

  

  Support for Scottish independence is at its highest-ever level, according to an academic study, but the Scottish Social Attitudes survey also suggested the popularity of the European Union has fallen. The researchers said this suggested focusing on EU membership may not be the best way to swing more voters towards independence.

• Tuesday, March 14th 2017 - 06:36 UTC

  Scottish government plans second independence referendum in 2018/19

  

  Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed she will ask for permission to hold a second referendum on Scottish independence, and the vote would be held between the autumn of 2018 and the spring of the following year. That would coincide with the expected conclusion of the UK's Brexit negotiations.

• Saturday, May 9th 2015 - 08:57 UTC

  Nicola Sturgeon 'tectonic plates of Scottish politics” promises to fight austerity imposed by Tory government

  

  Scottish nationalist leader Nicola Sturgeon on Friday held out the possibility of a new independence referendum – but not immediately – after her party's crushing victory north of the border in a British national election.

• Friday, January 23rd 2015 - 05:57 UTC

  Cameron announces draft bill that will transfer more powers to Scotland

  

  The British government has begun a historic transfer of powers to Scotland, keeping a pledge it had given to persuade Scots to reject independence as renewed nationalist support surges.

• Thursday, November 13th 2014 - 05:57 UTC

  A new settlement for England, and all Britons

  

  By Andrew Rosindell (*) - The No vote in the Scottish referendum has kept the Union together, for now. I fear however, that the issue has not gone away. We must act soon and take this opportunity to secure the future of the United Kingdom.

• Monday, November 3rd 2014 - 08:16 UTC

  In the aftermath of Scotland's referendum, worst possible news for Labor

  

  A majority of Scots would back independence if another referendum were held this Sunday, according to a public opinion poll, just six weeks after Scotland voted against leaving the United Kingdom.

• Monday, September 22nd 2014 - 04:55 UTC

  Former PM Gordon Brown puts a date for Scotland reforms: 25 January

  

  Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown told British leaders that they must honor their promise to grant further powers to Scotland after voters backed staying in the United Kingdom in an independence referendum.

• Monday, September 22nd 2014 - 04:49 UTC

  Salmond claims Scottish voters now realize they were 'tricked' by London politicians

  

  Alex Salmond, the defeated leader of Scotland's nationalists accused Prime Minister David Cameron and other London politicians of tricking Scottish voters out of independence by making a false “vow” about granting them new powers.

• Saturday, September 20th 2014 - 07:13 UTC

  Queen on the 'day after' calls for a 'spirit of mutual respect and support'

  

  The Queen has said she believes Scotland will unite in a “spirit of mutual respect and support” following the independence referendum. She added she understood there would be “strong feelings and contrasting emotions”.

• Saturday, September 20th 2014 - 07:05 UTC

  Samond resigns, but is convinced “Scotland can still emerge as the real winner.”

  

  Alex Salmond is to step down as Scottish first minister after voters rejected independence. He will also resign as leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP), which he has led for a total of 20 years.