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Scotland, Scottish independence
Opinion
10 years on, let’s put Scottish independence to rest
As Scotland commemorated the 10th anniversary of the separatists’ defeat in the 2014 referendum, it was inevitable that the SNP would seek to signal its continued pursuit of independence. What was missing amid the bravado on display from First Minister John Swinney was any sense of realism about either his party’s or his country’s predicament.
Scottish Leader Backs Case For Independence 10 Years After Failed Poll
Scotland's leader John Swinney said Wednesday that the country's pro-separatist movement must build on the "overwhelmingly positive legacy" of the 2014 independence referendum to secure a split from the UK.
Alex Salmond on the Scottish independence referendum 10 years on
The historic event took place on 18 September 2014 and saw more than two million people (55.3%) vote No and 1.6 million (44.7%) vote Yes. Then first minister Alex Salmond stood down following the defeat.
The agony and ecstasy of the Scottish independence referendum
A decade on, activists on both sides of the debate recall the highs and lows of polling day.
Ten years on from Scotland’s independence referendum
Neither supporters nor opponents of independence have much to crow about. A YouGov poll suggests that, excluding those who do not know, 44% of Scots would vote to leave the UK today, almost the same as the 45% who voted that way ten years ago.
Where now for the Scottish independence movement?
Ten years on from the referendum Yes supporters look at how to achieve a goal that seems further away than ever.
Where are the top players in the Scottish independence referendum now?
There was not much doubt about the likely result of the referendum on independence, with almost every poll indicating Scots would reject the idea. But there was a frisson of uncertainty among supporters of separation from the UK – the margin of error was so tight that a shock result was possible.
Scotland closer to independence now than in 2014, insists Swinney
Scotland is closer to independence than it was in 2014, the First Minister has insisted. SNP leader John Swinney made the claim at an event marking the 10th anniversary of the historic ballot - which saw 55% of voters reject independence and support remaining part of the UK.
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A decade on, Scottish independence is doomed forever
This Wednesday is the anniversary of that great day exactly 10 years ago when my fellow Scots kept their heads and said “No” ...
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Sturgeon predicts Scottish independence and united Ireland in UK 'shake-up'
Ten years after the Scottish independence referendum, the former first minister predicts a "very healthy realignment" of the ...
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Scottish independence efforts have proved tragic, divisive and pointless
In 10 years, Scottish independence has achieved precisely nothing. Today marks a decade since the referendum. In that time we ...
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Irish reunification will happen, Scotland's First Minister believes
Scotland's First Minister and former First Minister, who are in favor of Scottish independence, both believe Irish ...
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Scottish Labour 'threatened' members not to share support for independence in 2014, says former Yes chief
EXCLUSIVE: A former Yes campaign chief said too many Labour politicians "were eagerly jumping into bed with the Tories" ahead ...
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Scottish independence admission would have sent chills down spines of SNP's hardcore campaigners
Ten years on from the referendum, this appearance from John Swinney in Edinburgh was the most candid from any SNP leader in ...
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Foolish to assume independence is ‘over and done’ despite SNP troubles – expert
It would be foolish to assume Scottish independence is “over and done with”, despite there not being another clear path to a ...
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