Scottish politics will never be the same after independence vote, MSPs told
Scottish politics will never be the same after independence vote, MSPs told
Sirop14 Fri Aug 22, 2014 7:57 am
Scottish politics will never be the same again after the referendum, MSPs were told yesterday on the last day of parliamentary business before the independence vote.
Party leaders delivered rallying speeches outlining competing visions of Scotland's future in the final hours before Holyrood closed and full-time campaigning begun.
Adopting more emotional language than usual, rival politicians linked the vote to the country's history and urged voters not to make the wrong decision when they enter polling booths in four weeks' time.
Alex Salmond described September 18 as the "greatest opportunity" Scots will "ever have", saying it will be "the first time ever the people of Scotland have had democratic control over their own destiny".
"When the polls close, let's not hand that control back. Let's keep Scotland's future in Scotland's hands, then come together to build the better Scotland we know is possible," the First Minister said.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/scottish-independence/11049636/Scottish-politics-will-never-be-the-same-after-independence-vote-MSPs-told.html
Party leaders delivered rallying speeches outlining competing visions of Scotland's future in the final hours before Holyrood closed and full-time campaigning begun.
Adopting more emotional language than usual, rival politicians linked the vote to the country's history and urged voters not to make the wrong decision when they enter polling booths in four weeks' time.
Alex Salmond described September 18 as the "greatest opportunity" Scots will "ever have", saying it will be "the first time ever the people of Scotland have had democratic control over their own destiny".
"When the polls close, let's not hand that control back. Let's keep Scotland's future in Scotland's hands, then come together to build the better Scotland we know is possible," the First Minister said.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/scottish-independence/11049636/Scottish-politics-will-never-be-the-same-after-independence-vote-MSPs-told.html
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Scottish independence: Timetable on new Scots powers to be outlined 'in days'
Sirop14 Sun Sep 07, 2014 6:52 pm
UK Chancellor George Osborne has promised a timetable for further devolution if voters in Scotland reject independence at the ballot box.
The pledge came on the day a YouGov poll suggested the Yes Scotland campaign for independence had taken a narrow lead.
Mr Osborne told the BBC a "plan of action" on more powers would be detailed in the coming days.
Alex Salmond said new proposals at this stage would lack credibility.
Speaking on the BBC's Andrew Marr show, the Conservative's Mr Osborne said: "You will see in the next few days a plan of action to give more powers to Scotland; more tax powers, more spending powers, more powers over the welfare state.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-29099431
Scotland’s Yes campaigners ‘beside themselves with joy’
http://www.irishtimes.com/news/world/uk/scotland-s-yes-campaigners-beside-themselves-with-joy-1.1920729
The pledge came on the day a YouGov poll suggested the Yes Scotland campaign for independence had taken a narrow lead.
Mr Osborne told the BBC a "plan of action" on more powers would be detailed in the coming days.
Alex Salmond said new proposals at this stage would lack credibility.
Speaking on the BBC's Andrew Marr show, the Conservative's Mr Osborne said: "You will see in the next few days a plan of action to give more powers to Scotland; more tax powers, more spending powers, more powers over the welfare state.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-29099431
Scotland’s Yes campaigners ‘beside themselves with joy’
http://www.irishtimes.com/news/world/uk/scotland-s-yes-campaigners-beside-themselves-with-joy-1.1920729
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Cameron to head to Scotland as independence campaign gathers steam
Sirop14 Tue Sep 09, 2014 4:06 pm
Cameron to head to Scotland as independence campaign gathers steam
(Reuters) - Prime Minister David Cameron implored Scots on Tuesday not to vote for independence in next week's referendum after an opinion poll showed a surge in support for a break from the United Kingdom.
http://uk.reuters.com/article/2014/09/09/uk-scotland-independence-idUKKBN0H41BG20140909
David Cameron, Nick Clegg and Ed Miliband are making the biggest "blunder" yet of the pro-UK campaign by making a last minute trip to Scotland ahead of next week's independence referendum, the country's First Minister said.
http://www.expressandstar.com/news/uk-news/2014/09/09/timetable-for-new-holyrood-powers/
(Reuters) - Prime Minister David Cameron implored Scots on Tuesday not to vote for independence in next week's referendum after an opinion poll showed a surge in support for a break from the United Kingdom.
http://uk.reuters.com/article/2014/09/09/uk-scotland-independence-idUKKBN0H41BG20140909
David Cameron, Nick Clegg and Ed Miliband are making the biggest "blunder" yet of the pro-UK campaign by making a last minute trip to Scotland ahead of next week's independence referendum, the country's First Minister said.
http://www.expressandstar.com/news/uk-news/2014/09/09/timetable-for-new-holyrood-powers/
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Joan McAlpine: Real power is within Scotland's grasp so don't be duped by derisory Devo-Zero scam
Sirop14 Wed Sep 10, 2014 7:17 am
Joan McAlpine: Real power is within Scotland's grasp so don't be duped by derisory Devo-Zero scam
ALL this talk of timetables for change makes me feel like I am back in school.
So too does being lectured at by the No campaign.
I suspect the people of Scotland feel the same. It’s the people who should decide what new powers they get.
And it’s the people who should be in charge of the timetable. That’s the whole point of democracy.
The No campaign still don’t get it.
The days of being lectured to by out-of-touch Westminster politicians are long gone.
The days of being told “what’s good for us” by a remote power elite are over.
The Yes campaign is a grassroots movement of ordinary folk, not politicians.
That’s why so many are flocking towards its positive message of hope.
They love the idea of a fresh start – away from the greed and corruption of a broken Westminster system. They know Scotland’s future will be in Scotland’s hands with a Yes vote.
By contrast, the No campaign think Scotland’s future should be in the hands of Tory Cabinet ministers we didn’t vote for – helped by Labour MPs terrified of losing their cushy Westminster jobs.
Let’s be absolutely clear about the choice before us. Gordon Brown’s “new powers” are nothing of the sort.
They are a rehash of the Labour Devolution Commission’s derisory offer earlier this year.
At the time it was the butt of jokes – dubbed Devo Nano or Devo Zero.
It is this:
●A separate, Scottish rate of income tax will be introduced allowing Edinburgh to vary the basic rate by 15p in the pound.
● We will get powers to raise – but not lower – the upper rate of income tax.
And that’s it folks. No other taxes will be devolved. London governments will continue to rake in all of Scotland’s lucrative oil and whisky revenue.
They will still take £2 from every £10 we spend in the shops through VAT.
They will pocket 81p for every litre of fuel you put in the car.
They will continue to levy crippling levels of Air Passenger Duty that damage our tourism industry and our exports.
We will have no power to encourage businesses to grow and create jobs
But the biggest danger of these No Campaign “promises” is not just that they are too little too late.
It’s that they may make us WORSE OFF.
Our block grant from Westminster will be cut or “adjusted” to account for the limited new income tax power.
My granny called it robbing Peter to pay Paul.
The shrunken “block grant” will still be based entirely on public spending in England, a system called The Barnett Formula.
So if a Westminster government, say, reduces the money going to the NHS in England by bringing in private companies or introducing charges, OUR grant will shrink as well.
So Scottish governments could be forced to raise income tax here to pay for public services.
A no vote will hurt us twice over.
Scotland already raises more tax per head than the rest of the UK and has done for the last 33 years.
Why should we lose more from our wage packets when we have been paying over the odds for so long?
These are not powers at all. They are more like punishments.
Maybe that’s what you get when you stand up to the establishment.
And there is no doubt at all that in recent weeks Scots have been standing up for themselves.
They are taking charge of their own future and, more importantly, their children’s future
Voting Yes is the safest, most certain option for our country and our children.
A Yes vote means Scotland’s vast resources will stay here in Scotland. And they are vast.
The Financial Times says an independent Scotland would start life in a better economic position than the rest of the UK.
A Yes vote will transfer the following powers to Scotland. The chance to set, vary and collect:
ALL income tax.
ALL oil and gas revenues.
ALL business taxes.
ALL air passenger duty.
ALL whisky revenue.
ALL fuel duty on petrol and diesel.
VAT
And we will also have these powers in Scotland if we share the pound a currency union.
We have a timetable too.
Scotland will get all these powers when we become independent 18 months after a Yes vote. The No offer is pitiful. Gordon Brown’s Labour proposals will leave 80 per cent of money raised in Scotland going to London.
And the Tory offer to devolve all income tax still leaves them with the oil money.
A Yes vote also means we get rid of the pointless and expensive House of Lords.
We can ditch Trident, the renewal of which will cost £100billion.
Getting rid of nuclear weapons will open up the Clyde to another oil boom as exploration has long been blocked by the Ministry of Defence.
That’s in addition to the 24 billion barrels the oil industry itself estimates remain in the North Sea.
Plus our other assets – our people most of all.
And last but not least – Scotland will never have another Tory government.
Yes means investing in Scottish priorities like extending free childcare, protecting free university education, and safeguarding our NHS from cuts and privatisation.
Yes gives us full control of benefits such as job seekers allowance, disability benefits, pensions and tax credits.
Does anyone seriously doubt that the Scottish Parliament will do a better job than Westminster in this area?
With a Yes vote, we can scrap the roll out of PIP and universal credit, and stop ATOS persecuting the disabled.
We can end the bedroom tax forever and reverse the cruel sanctions regime which has resulted in a 400 per cent rise in the use of food banks.
We can look after our old people with pensions that stay in line with prices and earnings. We can raise the minimum wage to make it a living wage.
Gordon Brown is talking about devolving just two benefits – housing and attendance allowance.
Oh and the “work programme” which pays poverty wages.
This is a pathetic offering. It doesn’t even deserve to be called a bribe.
Scots will not be remotely tempted by it.
The people are on the move. They sense their opportunity.
I fully expect them to seize it. The referendum campaign has given them a voice.
Next week we will hear those people roar.
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politics/joan-mcalpine-real-power-within-4192313
ALL this talk of timetables for change makes me feel like I am back in school.
So too does being lectured at by the No campaign.
I suspect the people of Scotland feel the same. It’s the people who should decide what new powers they get.
And it’s the people who should be in charge of the timetable. That’s the whole point of democracy.
The No campaign still don’t get it.
The days of being lectured to by out-of-touch Westminster politicians are long gone.
The days of being told “what’s good for us” by a remote power elite are over.
The Yes campaign is a grassroots movement of ordinary folk, not politicians.
That’s why so many are flocking towards its positive message of hope.
They love the idea of a fresh start – away from the greed and corruption of a broken Westminster system. They know Scotland’s future will be in Scotland’s hands with a Yes vote.
By contrast, the No campaign think Scotland’s future should be in the hands of Tory Cabinet ministers we didn’t vote for – helped by Labour MPs terrified of losing their cushy Westminster jobs.
Let’s be absolutely clear about the choice before us. Gordon Brown’s “new powers” are nothing of the sort.
They are a rehash of the Labour Devolution Commission’s derisory offer earlier this year.
At the time it was the butt of jokes – dubbed Devo Nano or Devo Zero.
It is this:
●A separate, Scottish rate of income tax will be introduced allowing Edinburgh to vary the basic rate by 15p in the pound.
● We will get powers to raise – but not lower – the upper rate of income tax.
And that’s it folks. No other taxes will be devolved. London governments will continue to rake in all of Scotland’s lucrative oil and whisky revenue.
They will still take £2 from every £10 we spend in the shops through VAT.
They will pocket 81p for every litre of fuel you put in the car.
They will continue to levy crippling levels of Air Passenger Duty that damage our tourism industry and our exports.
We will have no power to encourage businesses to grow and create jobs
But the biggest danger of these No Campaign “promises” is not just that they are too little too late.
It’s that they may make us WORSE OFF.
Our block grant from Westminster will be cut or “adjusted” to account for the limited new income tax power.
My granny called it robbing Peter to pay Paul.
The shrunken “block grant” will still be based entirely on public spending in England, a system called The Barnett Formula.
So if a Westminster government, say, reduces the money going to the NHS in England by bringing in private companies or introducing charges, OUR grant will shrink as well.
So Scottish governments could be forced to raise income tax here to pay for public services.
A no vote will hurt us twice over.
Scotland already raises more tax per head than the rest of the UK and has done for the last 33 years.
Why should we lose more from our wage packets when we have been paying over the odds for so long?
These are not powers at all. They are more like punishments.
Maybe that’s what you get when you stand up to the establishment.
And there is no doubt at all that in recent weeks Scots have been standing up for themselves.
They are taking charge of their own future and, more importantly, their children’s future
Voting Yes is the safest, most certain option for our country and our children.
A Yes vote means Scotland’s vast resources will stay here in Scotland. And they are vast.
The Financial Times says an independent Scotland would start life in a better economic position than the rest of the UK.
A Yes vote will transfer the following powers to Scotland. The chance to set, vary and collect:
ALL income tax.
ALL oil and gas revenues.
ALL business taxes.
ALL air passenger duty.
ALL whisky revenue.
ALL fuel duty on petrol and diesel.
VAT
And we will also have these powers in Scotland if we share the pound a currency union.
We have a timetable too.
Scotland will get all these powers when we become independent 18 months after a Yes vote. The No offer is pitiful. Gordon Brown’s Labour proposals will leave 80 per cent of money raised in Scotland going to London.
And the Tory offer to devolve all income tax still leaves them with the oil money.
A Yes vote also means we get rid of the pointless and expensive House of Lords.
We can ditch Trident, the renewal of which will cost £100billion.
Getting rid of nuclear weapons will open up the Clyde to another oil boom as exploration has long been blocked by the Ministry of Defence.
That’s in addition to the 24 billion barrels the oil industry itself estimates remain in the North Sea.
Plus our other assets – our people most of all.
And last but not least – Scotland will never have another Tory government.
Yes means investing in Scottish priorities like extending free childcare, protecting free university education, and safeguarding our NHS from cuts and privatisation.
Yes gives us full control of benefits such as job seekers allowance, disability benefits, pensions and tax credits.
Does anyone seriously doubt that the Scottish Parliament will do a better job than Westminster in this area?
With a Yes vote, we can scrap the roll out of PIP and universal credit, and stop ATOS persecuting the disabled.
We can end the bedroom tax forever and reverse the cruel sanctions regime which has resulted in a 400 per cent rise in the use of food banks.
We can look after our old people with pensions that stay in line with prices and earnings. We can raise the minimum wage to make it a living wage.
Gordon Brown is talking about devolving just two benefits – housing and attendance allowance.
Oh and the “work programme” which pays poverty wages.
This is a pathetic offering. It doesn’t even deserve to be called a bribe.
Scots will not be remotely tempted by it.
The people are on the move. They sense their opportunity.
I fully expect them to seize it. The referendum campaign has given them a voice.
Next week we will hear those people roar.
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politics/joan-mcalpine-real-power-within-4192313
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Scottish independence: Referendum campaigns target key voters
Sirop14 Sun Sep 14, 2014 7:16 am
Scottish independence: Referendum campaigns target key voters
Both sides in the referendum debate have said they are working for every vote on the final weekend before Scotland goes to the polls.
Yes Scotland campaigners claimed its private canvassing showed "the votes are there for a 'Yes' majority".
However, Better Together said the "No" vote was "holding up", saying it would target 500,000 undecided voters.
The latest opinion polls ahead of the 18 September referendum have suggested the vote is too close to call.
Three polls have put the "No" campaign in the lead, while one has put the pro-independence "Yes" campaign ahead.
The latest poll of polls collating the six most recent surveys - carried out between 9 and 12 September and excluding "don't knows" - puts the "No" campaign on 51% and the "Yes" campaign on 49%.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-29194220
Alex Salmond: Scottish leader who will win either way
http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/alex-salmond-scottish-leader-who-will-win-either-way_1469596.html
Whatever the result of the Scottish referendum, Alex Salmond will be the winner
Even if independence is rejected, the nationalists will be stronger than ever and inevitably far more powers will be devolved to Scotland
http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/sep/14/alex-salmond-the-winner-scottish-independence-referendum
Scottish independence: whichever way the vote goes, Britain will be changed for ever
The political and economic fallout of the referendum will be profound. The Telegraph's Political Correspondent outlines a few possible outcomes in the event of a Yes or No
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/scottish-independence/11093462/Scottish-independence-whichever-way-the-vote-goes-Britain-will-be-changed-for-ever.html
What made Scotland agree to a merger with England 300 years ago? Prospects of growing rich in India
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/42397178.cms?curpg=2&utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst
Both sides in the referendum debate have said they are working for every vote on the final weekend before Scotland goes to the polls.
Yes Scotland campaigners claimed its private canvassing showed "the votes are there for a 'Yes' majority".
However, Better Together said the "No" vote was "holding up", saying it would target 500,000 undecided voters.
The latest opinion polls ahead of the 18 September referendum have suggested the vote is too close to call.
Three polls have put the "No" campaign in the lead, while one has put the pro-independence "Yes" campaign ahead.
The latest poll of polls collating the six most recent surveys - carried out between 9 and 12 September and excluding "don't knows" - puts the "No" campaign on 51% and the "Yes" campaign on 49%.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-29194220
Alex Salmond: Scottish leader who will win either way
http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/alex-salmond-scottish-leader-who-will-win-either-way_1469596.html
Whatever the result of the Scottish referendum, Alex Salmond will be the winner
Even if independence is rejected, the nationalists will be stronger than ever and inevitably far more powers will be devolved to Scotland
http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/sep/14/alex-salmond-the-winner-scottish-independence-referendum
Scottish independence: whichever way the vote goes, Britain will be changed for ever
The political and economic fallout of the referendum will be profound. The Telegraph's Political Correspondent outlines a few possible outcomes in the event of a Yes or No
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/scottish-independence/11093462/Scottish-independence-whichever-way-the-vote-goes-Britain-will-be-changed-for-ever.html
What made Scotland agree to a merger with England 300 years ago? Prospects of growing rich in India
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/42397178.cms?curpg=2&utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst
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Curb Scottish MPs' voting rights after no vote, say senior Tories
Sirop14 Mon Sep 15, 2014 9:12 am
Curb Scottish MPs' voting rights after no vote, say senior Tories
No vote would make reduction in Scottish MPs' ability to vote on England-only legislation inevitable, says Kenneth Baker
http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2014/sep/15/scottish-mps-voting-rights-tories-west-lothian-question
No vote would make reduction in Scottish MPs' ability to vote on England-only legislation inevitable, says Kenneth Baker
http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2014/sep/15/scottish-mps-voting-rights-tories-west-lothian-question
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Scottish independence: catalogue of errors that has brought UK to the brink
Sirop14 Wed Sep 17, 2014 5:15 pm
Scottish independence: catalogue of errors that has brought UK to the brink
Both sides of the independence struggle have failed to understand each other. The repercussions could affect millions
http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2014/sep/16/scottish-independence-catalogue-errors-union-uk
Scottish independence referendum week in review: finance, flashmobs, effing Tories and fear-mongering
Highlights from an exceptionally busy week’s reporting, as the referendum campaign enters its final days
http://www.theguardian.com/politics/scottish-independence-blog/2014/sep/12/scottish-independence-referendum-week-in-review-finance-flashmobs-effing-tories-and-fear-mongering
Both sides of the independence struggle have failed to understand each other. The repercussions could affect millions
http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2014/sep/16/scottish-independence-catalogue-errors-union-uk
Scottish independence referendum week in review: finance, flashmobs, effing Tories and fear-mongering
Highlights from an exceptionally busy week’s reporting, as the referendum campaign enters its final days
http://www.theguardian.com/politics/scottish-independence-blog/2014/sep/12/scottish-independence-referendum-week-in-review-finance-flashmobs-effing-tories-and-fear-mongering
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Scotland independence: Where, when, but who knows how - possible referendum results by region
Sirop14 Wed Sep 17, 2014 7:55 pm
Scotland independence: Where, when, but who knows how - possible referendum results by region
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/scottish-independence/where-when-but-who-knows-how-possible-referendum-results-by-region-9739097.html
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/scottish-independence/where-when-but-who-knows-how-possible-referendum-results-by-region-9739097.html
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Scotland independence vote exposes the established order
Sirop14 Thu Sep 18, 2014 6:08 pm
Scotland independence vote exposes the established order
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This has not been just about Scotland. There is more at stake than the union that in 1707 united the parliaments of England and Scotland.
One way of looking at the campaign for Scottish independence is as a settling of scores between ancient neighbours and rivals. The past few weeks have certainly carried more than a flavour of old resentments. Wrapped up in a tortuous history, though, has been the argument of our times – one about whether we are heading for a world of open or closed, inclusive or exclusive, societies.
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/66eea470-3e76-11e4-b7fc-00144feabdc0.html#axzz3DgYwlwkO
The Scottish referendum: what happens after the polls close
http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2014/sep/18/scottish-referendum-what-happens-after-polls-close
Pollsters face recriminations over Scottish referendum
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/scottish-independence/11107276/Pollsters-face-recriminations-over-Scottish-referendum.html
Scottish independence: how to spend referendum night
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/scottish-independence/11106174/Scottish-independence-how-to-spend-referendum-night.html
Scottish independence: Tory revolt against 'devo max' grows as Rail Minister Claire Perry joins
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/scottish-independence/scottish-independence-tory-revolt-against-devo-max-grows-as-rail-minister-claire-perry-joins-9741966.html
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This has not been just about Scotland. There is more at stake than the union that in 1707 united the parliaments of England and Scotland.
One way of looking at the campaign for Scottish independence is as a settling of scores between ancient neighbours and rivals. The past few weeks have certainly carried more than a flavour of old resentments. Wrapped up in a tortuous history, though, has been the argument of our times – one about whether we are heading for a world of open or closed, inclusive or exclusive, societies.
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/66eea470-3e76-11e4-b7fc-00144feabdc0.html#axzz3DgYwlwkO
The Scottish referendum: what happens after the polls close
http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2014/sep/18/scottish-referendum-what-happens-after-polls-close
Pollsters face recriminations over Scottish referendum
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/scottish-independence/11107276/Pollsters-face-recriminations-over-Scottish-referendum.html
Scottish independence: how to spend referendum night
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/scottish-independence/11106174/Scottish-independence-how-to-spend-referendum-night.html
Scottish independence: Tory revolt against 'devo max' grows as Rail Minister Claire Perry joins
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/scottish-independence/scottish-independence-tory-revolt-against-devo-max-grows-as-rail-minister-claire-perry-joins-9741966.html
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Scottish independence: Lead by a flaming bagpiper, the Craigmillar Yes campaign burns bright
Sirop14 Thu Sep 18, 2014 8:42 pm
Scottish independence: Lead by a flaming bagpiper, the Craigmillar Yes campaign burns bright
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/scottish-independence/scottish-independence-lead-by-a-flaming-bagpiper-the-craigmillar-yes-campaign-burns-bright-9741955.html
Scotland's chief counting officer, tasked with announcing the final result of the independence referendum on Friday morning, said she thought turnout could be over 80 per cent.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/scottish-independence/11107473/Scottish-independence-Scotlands-chief-counting-officer-says-turnout-could-be-over-80-per-cent.html
Scottish independence: final hour for voters in Scotland's historic referendum - live
Rolling coverage as Scotland votes to decide whether to stay part of the United Kingdom
http://www.theguardian.com/politics/scottish-independence
Scots vote on independence, United Kingdom's fate on knife-edge
http://uk.reuters.com/article/2014/09/18/uk-scotland-independence-idUKKBN0HB2PE20140918
Scotland Decides ’14: reflections on the #indyref campaign
http://theconversation.com/scotland-decides-14-reflections-on-the-indyref-campaign-31871
99 per cent of Scots will be happy 'whatever the result', says Alex Salmond
The people of Scotland just wanted their say, Alex Salmond says on a whistle stop tour of his constituency
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/scottish-independence/11107614/99-per-cent-of-Scots-will-be-happy-whatever-the-result-says-Alex-Salmond.html
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/scottish-independence/scottish-independence-lead-by-a-flaming-bagpiper-the-craigmillar-yes-campaign-burns-bright-9741955.html
Scotland's chief counting officer, tasked with announcing the final result of the independence referendum on Friday morning, said she thought turnout could be over 80 per cent.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/scottish-independence/11107473/Scottish-independence-Scotlands-chief-counting-officer-says-turnout-could-be-over-80-per-cent.html
Scottish independence: final hour for voters in Scotland's historic referendum - live
Rolling coverage as Scotland votes to decide whether to stay part of the United Kingdom
http://www.theguardian.com/politics/scottish-independence
Scots vote on independence, United Kingdom's fate on knife-edge
http://uk.reuters.com/article/2014/09/18/uk-scotland-independence-idUKKBN0HB2PE20140918
Scotland Decides ’14: reflections on the #indyref campaign
http://theconversation.com/scotland-decides-14-reflections-on-the-indyref-campaign-31871
99 per cent of Scots will be happy 'whatever the result', says Alex Salmond
The people of Scotland just wanted their say, Alex Salmond says on a whistle stop tour of his constituency
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/scottish-independence/11107614/99-per-cent-of-Scots-will-be-happy-whatever-the-result-says-Alex-Salmond.html
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SCOTLAND VOTES NO
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SCOTLAND VOTES NO
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/events/scotland-decides/results
Polls Close In Historic Scottish Referendum
http://news.sky.com/story/1338279/polls-close-in-historic-scottish-referendum
Scottish independence: the results tracker
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/scottish-independence/11106917/Scottish-independence-live-results-as-they-happen.html
Independence referendum: Scotland rejects call to go it alone.. but changes political map of Britain in historic vote
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politics/independence-referendum-scotland-rejects-call-4285785
Alex Salmond: No vote for independence 'at this stage'
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/scottish-independence/11108289/Alex-Salmond-No-vote-for-independence-at-this-stage.html
Scottish independence referendum result is No - but UK is still changed
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/scottish-independence-referendum-result-no-4285976#ixzz3DkPzrWDJ
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Alex Salmond unbowed and confident even in defeat
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/4e1c739e-3fc2-11e4-a381-00144feabdc0.html
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/events/scotland-decides/results
Polls Close In Historic Scottish Referendum
http://news.sky.com/story/1338279/polls-close-in-historic-scottish-referendum
Scottish independence: the results tracker
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/scottish-independence/11106917/Scottish-independence-live-results-as-they-happen.html
Independence referendum: Scotland rejects call to go it alone.. but changes political map of Britain in historic vote
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politics/independence-referendum-scotland-rejects-call-4285785
Alex Salmond: No vote for independence 'at this stage'
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/scottish-independence/11108289/Alex-Salmond-No-vote-for-independence-at-this-stage.html
Scottish independence referendum result is No - but UK is still changed
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/scottish-independence-referendum-result-no-4285976#ixzz3DkPzrWDJ
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Alex Salmond unbowed and confident even in defeat
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Alex Salmond resigns as first minister after Scotland rejects independence
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Alex Salmond resigns as first minister after Scotland rejects independence
Leader of the Scottish National party says he will stand down in November when a new leader of the party will be chosen
http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2014/sep/19/alex-salmond-resigns-first-minister-for-scotland
Scots spurn independence in historic vote, Salmond resigns
http://uk.reuters.com/article/2014/09/19/uk-scotland-independence-idUKKBN0HB2PE20140919
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Leader of the Scottish National party says he will stand down in November when a new leader of the party will be chosen
http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2014/sep/19/alex-salmond-resigns-first-minister-for-scotland
Scots spurn independence in historic vote, Salmond resigns
http://uk.reuters.com/article/2014/09/19/uk-scotland-independence-idUKKBN0HB2PE20140919
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There are those Scots who have been fighting this issues for the past 70 years or more - they never gave up some have died in the process. He ought to have stayed and used the SNP platform to explain how they were stitched and if they do not fight more vigorously they will be stitched again.
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Salmond insists devolution deal must give job-creating powers
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Salmond insists devolution deal must give job-creating powers
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In his first parliamentary debate since defeat in last week’s independence referendum, Alex Salmond, Scotland’s outgoing first minister, has insisted devolution promised by UK parties should include “job-creating powers” and a bigger international voice for Edinburgh.
The call from Mr Salmond highlights the chutzpah of a leader who announced his resignation after voters backed staying in the UK, but who remains convinced his governing Scottish National party has a strong hand to play in the post-referendum settlement.
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/f946c89c-433b-11e4-be3f-00144feabdc0.html#axzz3EA1z6NRk
Alex Salmond calls for voting age to be lowered in time for general election
First minister says independence referendum was greatest democratic experience in Scotland’s history
http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2014/sep/23/alex-salmond-scottish-independence-referendum-exhilarating
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In his first parliamentary debate since defeat in last week’s independence referendum, Alex Salmond, Scotland’s outgoing first minister, has insisted devolution promised by UK parties should include “job-creating powers” and a bigger international voice for Edinburgh.
The call from Mr Salmond highlights the chutzpah of a leader who announced his resignation after voters backed staying in the UK, but who remains convinced his governing Scottish National party has a strong hand to play in the post-referendum settlement.
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Alex Salmond calls for voting age to be lowered in time for general election
First minister says independence referendum was greatest democratic experience in Scotland’s history
http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2014/sep/23/alex-salmond-scottish-independence-referendum-exhilarating
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David Cameron leads tributes to his great foe Gordon Brown as the former Prime Minister announces he is to quit as an MP
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David Cameron today lead tributes to Gordon Brown who is preparing to announce he is quitting Parliament after more than 30 years.
The Prime Minister said his predecessor and great foe had given a 'huge amount in terms of public service'.
Mr Brown is expected to use a speech to supporters tonight to will bring the curtain down on a political career spanning three decades, including a decade as Chancellor and three turbulent years as Prime Minister.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2855909/Ex-Prime-Minister-Gordon-Brown-quit-MP-today-30-years-Parliament.html#ixzz3KfIMCVq7
Gordon Brown: Six moments the former PM would rather forget
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/gordon-brown-six-moments-the-former-pm-would-rather-forget-9895831.html
Gordon Brown so stand down as MP: How will history remember him?
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The Prime Minister said his predecessor and great foe had given a 'huge amount in terms of public service'.
Mr Brown is expected to use a speech to supporters tonight to will bring the curtain down on a political career spanning three decades, including a decade as Chancellor and three turbulent years as Prime Minister.
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Gordon Brown: Six moments the former PM would rather forget
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/gordon-brown-six-moments-the-former-pm-would-rather-forget-9895831.html
Gordon Brown so stand down as MP: How will history remember him?
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