Jonah TimmsScottish minister calls for clarity over UK single market statusbbc.co.uk - BBC NewsScotland's economy secretary has said the Conservative government should indicate whether it wants the UK to stay in the single market after Brexit. Keith Brown believes it is "untenable" to maintain silence on the issue. He was speaking six months on from June's referendum which saw UK voters back …
Jonah TimmsWhat's the thinking behind a second Scottish referendum bill?bbc.co.uk - By Glenn CampbellDoes the new independence referendum bill commit the Scottish government to holding another vote? No. It is a draft bill and the Scottish government is committed to consulting on it. SNP ministers say they want to have the legislation ready in case they decide independence is the best, or only way, …
Jonah TimmsSturgeon vows Scottish independence vote in event of hard Brexitverified_publisherThe Guardian - Daniel Boffey Policy editorFirst minister tells SNP conference in Glasgow she will defy the prime minister if Tories break ‘promises’ made to Scotland Nicola Sturgeon has insisted that a hard Brexit would amount to the UK government breaking the promises it made during the Scottish referendum, and that such a departure from …
Jonah TimmsBrexit: What are Scotland's options?bbc.co.uk - By Philip SimThis option is inspired by Greenland, which joined the EU as part of Denmark in 1973, but then seceded from the union in 1985 after gaining autonomy. This scenario would see Scotland, potentially alongside fellow Remain-voting areas like Northern Ireland and Gibraltar, stay in the EU while the rest …
Jonah TimmsSalmond says another Scottish independence vote 'inevitable'apnewsarchive.comLONDON (AP) — The former first minister of Scotland says a second referendum on Scottish independence is “inevitable.” Legislator Alex Salmond told …
Jonah TimmsScotland could go independent before next election SNP's Westminster leader suggestsThe TelegraphScotland could vote to become independent before the next election, the SNP’s leader in Westminster has suggested. Angus Robertson indicated the party could propose a second referendum before 2020 if David Cameron pushed ahead with austerity or refused to hand over more powers. The comments contrast …
