What Canada – and John Franklin – can teach the UK about the independence game
In the fortnight in which one of Franklin’s lost ships was found in the Canadian arctic, and Scotland – like Quebec…
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A revolution against top-down control will work best if the UK stays together
The state has tried to control too much from the centre for too long: a No vote in the Scottish…
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Pro-Union party leaders in last-minute power pledge
The leaders of Westminster’s three main parties have signed a pledge to devolve more powers to Scotland.
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Peter Wilby: I am more confident than ever that the Nos will have it
Alex Salmond will lose – perhaps by as much as a 55-45 margin – but lose well, an outcome that…
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What is the attitude of Scotland’s migrant community towards independence?
Many of Scotland's newest residents feel every bit as Scottish as any born-and-bred Highlander. What's less certain is whether that's…
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How would the government and civil service deal with a Scottish Yes vote?
The government insists it has done no contingency planning for Scottish independence, so what would the civil service do in…
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Betting on Scotland: should you still have a flutter on the referendum?
Mike Smithson, founder of politicalbetting.com, has taken advantage of fluctuating odds – backing both sides at different points when the odds…
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David Cameron will make his final plea to Scotland not to vote Yes
The Prime Minister is flying to Scotland today to make his final case to voters not to opt for independence.
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