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Real referendum battle for centre ground, academic insists

Real referendum battle for centre ground, academic insists

Scots do not believe the wilder claims of either side, says Michael Keating

Mon Sept 08 2014 - 01:00
Scotland’s Yes campaigners ‘beside themselves with joy’

Scotland’s Yes campaigners ‘beside themselves with joy’

51 per cent of Scots now favour independence, YouGov poll figures show

Sun Sept 07 2014 - 16:50
Flanagan calls for talks to break political logjam in NI

Flanagan calls for talks to break political logjam in NI

Minister expresses concern about ‘negative’ and ‘atrophied’ politics

Sat Sept 06 2014 - 19:34
An independent   Scotland  is now a real possibility

An independent Scotland is now a real possibility

How likely is it that Scotland will vote Yes?

Sat Sept 06 2014 - 01:01
Nato rhetoric fails to paper over cuts in national defence spends

Nato rhetoric fails to paper over cuts in national defence spends

Analysis: despite threat level, Nato members not prepared to spend more on defence

Sat Sept 06 2014 - 01:00
US pushes for unified effort to destroy Islamic State group

US pushes for unified effort to destroy Islamic State group

Obama rejects charge that he has been slow in acting against al-Qaeda-linked movement

Sat Sept 06 2014 - 01:00
Nato to establish 10,000-strong Rapid Reaction Force

Nato to establish 10,000-strong Rapid Reaction Force

‘Russia is practically at war against Europe,’ says Lithuania president

Fri Sept 05 2014 - 11:47
Nato leaders agree tougher sanctions on Russia

Nato leaders agree tougher sanctions on Russia

Sanctions agreed at summit to include curbs on smaller energy companies

Fri Sept 05 2014 - 01:12
Major changes needed before Ireland’s next Golan mission, says Coveney

Major changes needed before Ireland’s next Golan mission, says Coveney

Negotiation needed to ensure mission ‘changes to reflect dangerous reality on the ground’, says minister

Fri Sept 05 2014 - 01:00
UK to step up support for Kurds fighting Islamic State militants

UK to step up support for Kurds fighting Islamic State militants

Cameron orders supply of ammunition and equipment to Iraq after government formed

Fri Sept 05 2014 - 00:00
Church of Scotland struggles with gay ministers and falling membership

Church of Scotland struggles with gay ministers and falling membership

Scottish Letter: church faces recruitment problems and ‘age cliff’ of retirements

Thu Sept 04 2014 - 22:55
UK to step up role in battle against Islamic State

UK to step up role in battle against Islamic State

Cameron says Kurds to be provided with ammunition and does not rule out ‘further action’

Thu Sept 04 2014 - 21:16
Obama and Cameron say Nato must send ‘powerful message’ to enemies

Obama and Cameron say Nato must send ‘powerful message’ to enemies

Two-day Nato meeting starts in Wales

Thu Sept 04 2014 - 10:04
Obama arrives in Wales for urgent Nato meeting

Obama arrives in Wales for urgent Nato meeting

Summit to be dominated by Russia’s involvement in Ukraine crisis

Thu Sept 04 2014 - 01:01
Rehn warns Scotland of currency issue in EU

Rehn warns Scotland of currency issue in EU

Candidate country ‘would not have a monetary authority of its own’

Thu Sept 04 2014 - 01:00
Brown emphasises ‘love for Scotland’ in call for No vote

Brown emphasises ‘love for Scotland’ in call for No vote

Britain greater than sum of its parts, former prime minister argues

Wed Sept 03 2014 - 01:00
Poll shows collapse in Scottish No vote

Poll shows collapse in Scottish No vote

Those supporting independence have support of 47% of voters, compared with 53% for No side

Tue Sept 02 2014 - 11:38
Passion and disagreement among Irish voices in Glasgow as  referendum nears

Passion and disagreement among Irish voices in Glasgow as referendum nears

Irish community in Scotland is key target for Yes campaign

Mon Sept 01 2014 - 01:00
Workers fear for future of shipbuilding  if Scotland votes ‘yes’ to independence

Workers fear for future of shipbuilding if Scotland votes ‘yes’ to independence

Most of Glasgow’s shipyard workers believe build orders would go elsewhere

Sat Aug 30 2014 - 01:00
Pressure on Cameron as MP defects to Ukip

Pressure on Cameron as MP defects to Ukip

Carswell resigns Tory seat over EU membership and prompts byelection

Fri Aug 29 2014 - 01:00
Health damage caused by alcohol prompts move to curb drink licences

Health damage caused by alcohol prompts move to curb drink licences

It is getting harder to sell alcohol – unless perhaps you are a late-night takeaway

Fri Aug 29 2014 - 01:00
Islanders get the message: Scotland has to vote Yes  in polls

Islanders get the message: Scotland has to vote Yes in polls

A pro-independence roadshow reaches out over very inch of available ground

Fri Aug 29 2014 - 01:00
One-time Labour foes join  to call for Scottish  ‘No’ to  independence

One-time Labour foes join to call for Scottish ‘No’ to independence

Gordon Brown and Alistair Darling have united to urge Scots to maintain union

Thu Aug 28 2014 - 01:00
Salmond turns tables on Darling in key debate

Salmond turns tables on Darling in key debate

SNP leader delivers shot in the arm to Yes campaign

Wed Aug 27 2014 - 01:00
Scotland’s Yes campaign nudges ahead in the polls

Scotland’s Yes campaign nudges ahead in the polls

Analysis: Often the debate descended into a shouting match, particularly over the NHS

Tue Aug 26 2014 - 06:47
Salmond clear winner of independence debate, says poll

Salmond clear winner of independence debate, says poll

Yes vote would give Scotland ‘mandate’ to negotiate a sterling union, says first minister

Mon Aug 25 2014 - 23:50
Scotland’s No campaigners seek more passion from leaders

Scotland’s No campaigners seek more passion from leaders

Mild-mannered pro-union side fears Alex Salmond’s Yes side has stolen the limelight

Mon Aug 25 2014 - 01:00
Salmond and Darling go head to head in second televised independence debate

Salmond and Darling go head to head in second televised independence debate

Former chancellor said to be focusing on first minister’s claims about North Sea oil

Mon Aug 25 2014 - 01:00
Wavering women may decide Scottish independence vote

Wavering women may decide Scottish independence vote

Uncertainty over Scotland’s future a key issue issue for ‘swing’ constituency

Sat Aug 23 2014 - 01:00
Scottish Yes flags hang in former Labour stronghold of Dundee

Scottish Yes flags hang in former Labour stronghold of Dundee

SNP looks to independent future to arrest city’s slow decline

Fri Aug 22 2014 - 01:08
Pressure on Salmond as expert ignites debate over North Sea oil reserves

Pressure on Salmond as expert ignites debate over North Sea oil reserves

Scottish Letter: oil tycoon Ian Wood says reserves are two-thirds the quantity claimed

Fri Aug 22 2014 - 01:00
Hunt for identity of  masked killer who beheaded journalist James Foley

Hunt for identity of masked killer who beheaded journalist James Foley

British intelligence services analyse footage of militant with English accent

Thu Aug 21 2014 - 08:47
Socialist believes Scots want change beyond SNP's vision

Socialist believes Scots want change beyond SNP's vision

Scottish Socialist Party chief believes voter registration is key to winning referendum

Thu Aug 21 2014 - 01:00
Offering more powers to Scotland may cause  resentment

Offering more powers to Scotland may cause resentment

Analysis: wavering Scots must be persuaded more devolution will occur if they vote No to independence

Wed Aug 20 2014 - 01:00
Assange  departure from Eduador embassy in doubt

Assange departure from Eduador embassy in doubt

Wikileaks founder insists he will not surrender to police on sexual assault charges

Tue Aug 19 2014 - 01:00
Submarine base will surface as issue if Scotland votes Yes

Submarine base will surface as issue if Scotland votes Yes

Scottish National Party insists missiles and submarines would have to go

Tue Aug 19 2014 - 01:00
Arbroath edict latest episode in Scottish autonomy row

Arbroath edict latest episode in Scottish autonomy row

Latest debate another rerun of what it means to be a patriotic Scot

Mon Aug 18 2014 - 01:00
Former SNP deputy leader confident of Yes campaign success

Former SNP deputy leader confident of Yes campaign success

Out of political office for more than 20 years, Jim Sillars remains an influential voice

Fri Aug 15 2014 - 01:00
Cliff Richard rejects charges he sexually abused boy

Cliff Richard rejects charges he sexually abused boy

Police search Berkshire property after claim dating to 1980s involving boy under 16

Thu Aug 14 2014 - 22:33
First shots fired as grouse-hunting season opens amid debate by environmentalists

First shots fired as grouse-hunting season opens amid debate by environmentalists

Factions claim grouse are being nurtured at their predators’ expense

Thu Aug 14 2014 - 21:35
Better Together group asks supporters to stop giving it money

Better Together group asks supporters to stop giving it money

Large number of small donations followed Scottish TV debate

Thu Aug 14 2014 - 01:00
Scotland, not so brave? Up to a third of voters are still wavering about their choice

Scotland, not so brave? Up to a third of voters are still wavering about their choice

Opinion: Just 27 per cent of women polled say they will vote Yes, compared with 39 per cent of men

Thu Aug 14 2014 - 00:01
Sterling centre stage in debate  on Scotland independence vote

Sterling centre stage in debate on Scotland independence vote

Ireland’s handling of currency matters after Independence in 1928 could offer a path for Scotland

Wed Aug 13 2014 - 01:20
New poll shows Scots getting nervous  on economy

New poll shows Scots getting nervous on economy

Just 27% of women, who are targeted by both sides, now support independence

Tue Aug 12 2014 - 01:00
Yes and No campaigns got it wrong, say pro-independence Greens in Scotland

Yes and No campaigns got it wrong, say pro-independence Greens in Scotland

Greens favour separate currency pegged to sterling that gradually breaks free

Tue Aug 12 2014 - 01:00
Salmond limps  from head-to-head with Darling

Salmond limps from head-to-head with Darling

Salmond’s cloak of invincibility damaged by his performance against Alistair Darling in televised debate

Sat Aug 09 2014 - 08:32
No currency union if Scotland votes Yes, says Miliband

No currency union if Scotland votes Yes, says Miliband

Labour leader says decision is based on same reasons for UK’s rejection of euro

Sat Aug 09 2014 - 01:00
Scottish Conservatives hope  to end siege mentality

Scottish Conservatives hope to end siege mentality

Party is banking on promises of greater devolution to halt a 40-year decline

Sat Aug 09 2014 - 01:00
Despite falling  reserves, oil takes centre stage     in  Scottish independence debate

Despite falling reserves, oil takes centre stage in Scottish independence debate

North Sea riches will remain attractive to exploration industry, regardless of whether political authority lies in London or Edinburgh

Fri Aug 08 2014 - 01:10
Scottish village bears century-old scars from the first World War

Scottish village bears century-old scars from the first World War

Carved list of war dead a reminder of how a glen was changed forever

Fri Aug 08 2014 - 01:02
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