Tag: Scotland

• Monday, September 15th 2014 - 04:18 UTC

  The movements the Scotland independence vote has arousen in Europe

  

  In Europe's eastern half, the disintegration of the Soviet Union and Yugoslavia created many new countries. In Western Europe, however, borders of the old nation states seemed to be carved in stone and although there have been secessionist tendencies, some of them militant, they never seemed to have a shot in reality, according to a Deutsche Welle report from Berlin.

• Monday, September 15th 2014 - 04:12 UTC

  “I hope people will think very carefully about the future”, QE II tells Scotland

  

  Queen Elizabeth II has broken her silence over the Scottish independence vote, saying she hopes Scots will “think very carefully” about the future when voting in a referendum that could break up the United Kingdom.

• Friday, September 12th 2014 - 04:37 UTC

  IMF warns about the negative reactions from markets if Scotland becomes independent

  

  Scotland’s possible secession from the United Kingdom as a result of the upcoming referendum could cause negative market reactions in the short-term, William Murray, Deputy Spokesman at International Monetary Fund (IMF), told reporters Thursday.

• Thursday, September 11th 2014 - 16:29 UTC

  UK political leaders from all parties off to campaign in Scotland as YES vote advances

  

  The leaders of the main UK parties have made a plea for a vote against Scottish independence, as they campaigned north of the border ahead of the referendum. Prime Minister David Cameron said he would be “heartbroken” in the event of a “Yes” vote, while Labor leader Ed Miliband said the case for the Union came from the “head, heart and soul”.

• Monday, September 8th 2014 - 06:23 UTC

  London offers greater fiscal autonomy as Scotland poll shows pro-independence is tied with NO vote

  

  The British government on Sunday pledged greater fiscal autonomy for Scotland, after a poll put the pro-independence camp ahead for the first time ahead of the September 18 referendum on separation. Only Scottish residents can vote in the referendum.

• Thursday, September 4th 2014 - 05:58 UTC

  Support for Scottish independence up eight points in August, say polls

  

  The No vote's lead ahead of the Scottish Referendum has narrowed to just six points, according to a new poll. The YouGov poll suggests support for Scottish independence has risen eight points over the past month.

• Monday, September 1st 2014 - 11:22 UTC

  PM Cameron 'emotional and nervous' about Scottish independence referendum

  

  British Prime Minister David Cameron said over the weekend he was feeling “emotional and nervous” about the September 18 Scottish independence referendum.

• Tuesday, August 26th 2014 - 06:53 UTC

  Scotland's leader wins the pro independence debate, according to The Guardian

  

  Campaign leaders clashed over Scotland's future in a lively final TV showdown on Monday, with the pro-independence side counting on a knock-out blow to vault a stubborn gap in the polls.

• Friday, May 2nd 2014 - 08:42 UTC

  If EU dumps independent Scotland, 12 countries would be barred from its fishing waters

  

  Scottish First Minister warned that 12 countries could be barred from his country’s waters and would not even be allowed to pass through to reach Norwegian waters if an independent Scotland was refused European Union (EU) membership.

• Monday, March 17th 2014 - 15:46 UTC

  PM Cameron suggests more devolution in fiscal matters if Scotland votes NO

  

  The Scottish Parliament could gain more power over tax if voters reject independence, said British Prime Minister. A No vote on September 18 is “not the end of line” for devolution, David Cameron told the Scottish Conservative party conference in Edinburgh.