It may be too difficult for the Scottish government to enact big bang reforms while pursuing an independence voteSince 2007, the Scottish National party has been the largest party in Holyrood, dominating politics to become a credible party of governmen…
Nicola Sturgeon urges SNP to resist Brexit arguments against independence
Scottish first minister warns in conference speech that Westminster will use EU exit fallout as reason why it is unworkableWestminster will use the damage inflicted by Brexit to argue that Scottish independence is unworkable, Nicola Sturgeon has said, …
Nicola Sturgeon starts work on a new push for Scottish independence
First minister unveils legislative programme including referendum and policies agreed with GreensNicola Sturgeon has told civil servants to start making a new case for independence, which offers people “an informed choice on Scotland’s future” in the S…
Scotland’s soaring deficit is no barrier to independence, says minister
Scottish finance secretary says notional deficit of £36.3bn for 2020-21 does not undermine case for leaving UKScotland‘s deficit more than doubled to £36.3bn, or 22.4% of GDP in 2020-21, the highest yearly figure since devolution, but it should not be …
The Guardian view on Boris Johnson in Scotland: an undeclared campaign
The impasse over a second referendum has not stopped the question infiltrating every other issue When Boris Johnson visits Scotland, there is no rule that says he must meet Nicola Sturgeon, although courtesy would probably have brought them together if…
Scottish independence vote will happen if public wants it, says Michael Gove
Gove says referendum will occur if there is ‘a settled will in favour’, as Ian Blackford says voters have already spokenThe UK government would not stand in the way of another vote on Scottish independence if it is the “settled will” of voters, Michael…