Tag: independent
Scotland already matches UK even without oil says Yes campaign
By Martin Kelly An independent Scotland would be no worse off than the rest of the UK even if it didn’t have oil...
Exclusive: EU statement on independent Scotland could follow referendum talks
By a Newsnet reporter A statement from the European Commission on the EU membership status of a newly independent Scotland could follow conclusions...
Wallace EU scaremongering undermined as Commission Vice President insists no expulsion...
By G.A.Ponsonby Claims by Lib Dem peer Jim Wallace that an independent Scotland would be thrown out of the European Union have suffered...
Duncan-Smith claims over welfare dismissed as ‘offensive scaremongering’
By Bob Duncan Claims by Tory Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith that an Independent Scotland would be too poor to sustain...
EU Boost for Yes campaign as independent Scotland described as “asset”
By Bob Duncan Claims that an independent Scotland would be expelled from the EU have been dealt a blow after weekend reports revealed...
Defence in the spotlight as conference looks at independent Scotland’s armed...
By a Newsnet reporter A conference on what the defence capabilities and costs will look like in an independent Scotland is to get underway...
Being small is no obstacle to an independent Scottish armed force
By a Newsnet reporter An independent Scotland could have a thriving and exciting armed force that could evolve to integrate with the existing UK...
UK proposes Fourth Carbon Budget
A limit intended to cut Britain's emissions by 50% from 1990 levels has been proposed by Westminster's Energy and Climate Change Secretary Chris Huhne....
TV’s Portas to lead review into future of High Street
UK Prime Minister David Cameron, and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg today announced that there would be an independent review into the future of...
Independence, the economic case
by David McGowran The voice of Scotland has been denied to the rest of the world for the last 300 years but I think...