Scottish Independence

Scots would demand referendum if taken out of EU 'against their will', says SNP first minister.

Tom Porter Feb 21, 2016

The former prime minister said he expects Cameron to 'get his demands' from the EU.

Romil Patel Jan 27, 2016

Burns abhorred 'chains and slaverie' yet bought a ticket to go and work on a plantation in Jamaica as a 'negro driver'.

Ian Allison Jan 24, 2016

The most crass insensitivity of all is that Harrison's project has been titled The Glasgow Effect.

James Kelly Jan 06, 2016

The bill now awaits Upper House and Holyrood approval before getting Royal Assent in spring.

Rachel Middleton Nov 10, 2015

Rules being debated could give English MPs a veto on England-only bills.

Shane Croucher Oct 22, 2015

ScotPound, a digital currency similar to bitcoin, proposed as an alternative currency in Scotland.

Anthony Cuthbertson Oct 16, 2015

Cameron needs to make good on promises if he wants to avoid the very real possibility of an early second referendum.

James Kelly Sep 19, 2015

SNP leader says new devolved powers to Scotland do not go far enough, one year on from referendum.

Alfred Joyner Sep 18, 2015

While there are superficial similarities with Scotland, Catalans have a stronger base to go it alone from.

Simon Heffer Sep 14, 2015

First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon describes the Ipsos MORI poll as 'sensational'.

Ian Silvera Sep 02, 2015

George Osborne says £500m boost for Trident at Faslane is good news for Scotland.

James Kelly Aug 31, 2015

Salmond claims the veteran broadcaster should be 'embarrassed and ashamed' by his reporting.

Ian Silvera Aug 24, 2015

Country's PM John Key has promised a referendum to decide a new national symbol.

Graham Lanktree Aug 10, 2015

A new report exposes myths about higher taxes and increased welfare spending leading to better social and economic outcomes.

Ian Allison Jun 23, 2015

The former Scottish Labour leader says the reds did not try to win over Tory voters.

Ian Silvera Jun 15, 2015

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said on 2 June that David Cameron could provoke another independence vote.

Adam Justice Jun 02, 2015

Survation poll finds electorate think Scotland will go it alone within next 10 years.

Ian Silvera May 18, 2015

Prime Minister David Cameron said on Friday (15 May) a second Scottish independence referendum was "not remotely on the cards".

Adam Justice May 15, 2015

SNP leader demands: More powers or another independence referendum

Joe Millis May 15, 2015

Multi-millionaire writer JK Rowling has thanked people who defended her against troll attack.

Fiona Keating May 10, 2015

UK's prime minister must accept the SNP's economic policies to prevent another independence referendum.

James Kelly May 09, 2015

SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon held out the possibility of a new independence referendum.

Adam Justice May 08, 2015

IBT charts the remarkable rise of Nicola Sturgeon, from geeky kid to street fighter and now the most dangerous woman in Scotland.

James Kelly Apr 21, 2015

The Prime Minister issues warnings about a Labour government propped up by the SNP.

Joe Millis Apr 16, 2015

WikiLeaks founder tells conference that pro-independence lobby would have been regarded as "security threat" by UK intelligence.

Tom Porter Apr 15, 2015

Sturgeon also says she wants to do a deal with Labour to keep the Tories out of government.

Ian Silvera Apr 08, 2015

Political commentator James Kelly believes John Major should blame himself for the SNP's popularity,

James Kelly Mar 07, 2015

The time has come for 16 and 17-year-olds to be given the vote.

James Kelly Feb 05, 2015

Plans put forward by the Conservatives involve shutting Scottish MP votes down on England only laws.

Lianna Brinded Feb 03, 2015