Theresa May the Home Secretary has made the latest in a series of allegations about the prospects for an independent Scotland. In an interview with the BBC, Ms. May stated that there may be border controls on the border with England, dependent on whether Scotland opts out of the Schengen agreement or not. This comes [...]
According to a new report Scotland’s capital contributes more to the country’s economy than any other city in the UK. The study was released by London based accountancy firm UHY Hacker Young. Their calculations are based on Gross Value Added (GVA). It basically means the measure of a region’s contribution to the UK economy according [...]
Iain Gray used today’s First Minister’s Questions to corner Alex Salmond over his refusal to name a date for Scotland’s referendum on independence, accusing the First Minister of being “scared of separation”. In typical First Ministers’ Questions style, Mr Salmond responded in kind by accusing the Labour leader of being “frightened of the concept of [...]
Squabbles over independence, a fight against sectarianism and donations from lottery winners: this is the week so far in Scottish politics. Listen here: Check back this afternoon for a run down of the first minister’s questions.
By Domenica Goduto Tavish Scott, leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrat party, caused confusion this weekend after he made an apparent about-face regarding his party’s views on the SNP‘s proposed independence referendum. Yesterday, 15th March, Scott told supporters at the Scottish Liberal Dem conference in Perth that the Scottish Government must ditch its plans to [...]
Fareweel to a’ our Scottish fame, Fareweel our ancient glory! Fareweel ev’n to the Scottish name. Sae famed in martial story! Robert Burns was rightly worried when he wrote ‘such a parcel of rogues in a nation’ in 1791. The poem was about the act of union in 1707, but even at the time of [...]
Reform Scotland has today called for Scotland to be more financially accountable, by appointing its own Exchequer, in a move that could lead to a more independent Scotland. The independent think tank says an Edinburgh based ‘Chancellor of Exchequer’ would allow Scotland far greater control of its finances, including full control of its oil revenue, by [...]
By Graeme Gardiner Shetland is looking to independence in a bid to provide a more profitable economy for the islands and its arts. The idea of devolution is not new for the island situated 60 miles north of John o’Groats. This time however the calls have more weight as they come from one of their [...]
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