Scottish Parliament endorses SNP call for independence referendum

MSPs have endorsed the Scottish government's call for Downing Street to agree to a second independence referendum. The ...

MSPs back call for Holyrood to be given power to hold independence referendum

First Minister John Swinney asked parliament to formally request the transfer of powers from the UK government to Scotland.
Opinion

Brian Feeney: Why Swinney believes now is the best chance for Scottish independence

The SNP, Sinn Féin and Plaid Cymru together are now in an unprecedented position to support each and other accelerate movement ...
RTÉ Ireland

Scottish Parliament to move on new independence vote

Members of the Scottish Parliament are expected to back a call for Westminster to hand over the powers to allow a second ...
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Scottish MPs back second independence referendum as SNP faces Westminster standoff

Scots will, he insists, vote decisively for the golden opportunity of independence if a second referendum is held, First ...

Swinney says Scottish independence referendum could be held in 2028

Scotland could have a second independence referendum as soon as 2028, First Minister John Swinney has said. The SNP leader, who was facing other party leaders in a BBC Scotland Debate Night special in ...

Swinney will call vote on referendum powers after Scottish elections

Top aide says SNP leader will seek approval to press for independence even if he fails to win majority on 7 May ...
Secret London

The Scottish Parliament has officially voted to back the independence referendum – what could this mean for Scotland and the UK?

Scotland could be in for a second referendum after voting to stay within the UK in 2014, following the Scottish Parliament's ...

Scottish independence referendum? What John Swinney and the SNP would do if they were true patriots

Instead of getting on with the business of government, the SNP appear to want to railroad the UK Government into allowing a ...