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'I stand with people like Mrs Thatcher, who believed that the Union was
important to the Conservatives. I believe the Union is important to the
Labour Party.'
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Gordon Brown, The Telegraph, 14th September 2006
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Scotland ‘looks better placed to come through slowdown’
The Herald, 6th September 2008 - Economic troubles appear "a little less marked" north of the border than in England, and Scotland looks better placed to come through a slowdown than in past cycles, the director-general of the Confederation of British Industry declared yesterday.
Constitution commission will listen to any opinion – unless it's nationalist
The Scotsman , 4th September 2008 - "the commission starts from the position that Scotland should remain a distinctive part of the United Kingdom"... "the commission will consider the distribution of powers between the Scottish Parliament and Westminster without preconceptions".
Murray Ritchie: It's time for the Lib Dems to get radical
Scotland On Sunday, 31st August 2008 - There he was last week, surrounded by saltires for his photocall, and the best he could come up with was a pledge to oppose Alex Salmond and defend the Union. He might as well have presented himself as head of a rebranded Scottish Liberal Democrat and Unionist Party.
A Spat in the Family
New York Times, 30th August 2008 - “We feel that the union has had its day frankly,” said David McCann, secretary of the Scottish Independence Convention, a cross party independence group. “We have a totally different attitude on lots of things in Scotland.”
Devolution event axed 'due to lack of interest'
The Scotsman, 30th August 2008 - THE commission set up to look at the future of devolution in Scotland has had to cancel its first public event due to lack of interest, critics have claimed.
Scottish independence: Lib Dems offer possibility of referendum support
The Guardian , 26th August 2008 - A multi-option referendum on Scottish independence could be supported by the Scottish Liberal Democrats if it included a question giving the devolved parliament greater powers, the party's new leader has indicated.
Actress provokes Aberdeen row over referendum plea
Press & Journal , 14th August 2008 - As convener of the Scottish Independence Convention, she has persuaded city councillors to debate a motion today that supports the right of all citizens to vote in an independence referendum.
Scottish Labour Party leader resigns after being found guilty of breaking funding rules
Herald Tribune, 28th June 2008 - The leader of the Labour Party in Scotland resigned Saturday, dealing another shot of bad news to British Prime Minister Gordon Brown and a party plumbing new depths of unpopularity.
Farmer adds his voice to calls for Scots independence
Evening News, 28th June 2008 - EDINBURGH tycoon Sir Tom Farmer today joined the call for Scottish independence.
Sweet Dreams for SNP as Annie backs independence
Scotsman, 27th June 2008 - ANNIE Lennox, one of the most successful musicians in the world, has always refused to be drawn into the debate over independence in her native Scotland. Yesterday, however, in a massive boost for the SNP, she became the most high-profile convert to the cause for nearly 40 years.
Independence for Scots – on the web
Scotsman, 29th June 2008 - SNP ministers are to press ahead with plans to ditch the “.uk” at the end of internet addresses for the Scottish Government and replace it with “.sco”.
BBC's Sir Michael Lyons 'open-minded' about a Scottish Six O'Clock News
The Times, 11th June 2008 - Sir Michael Lyons, chairman of the BBC Trust, said today that he was "open-minded" about introducing a dedicated BBC Six O’Clock News bulletin for Scotland following longstanding demands from pro-independence campaigners.
Labour fears Cameron could deliver Scotland to the SNP
Scotsman, 7th June 2008 - SCOTTISH Labour MPs have given a stark warning that the country will become independent within a few years unless the party wakes up to the threat of a Conservative government at Westminster.
Councillor quits leading group in protest at SNP letter debate
The Press & Journel, 5th June 2008 - Rab C Nesbitt star has asked council to back nationalist policy on independence
Wendy gaffe 'holed referendum plan'
Scotland on Sunday, 18th May 2008 - Detailed proposals were being drawn up in Whitehall to put forward a Scottish referendum bill in the House of Commons which would have led to a quick vote on the future of the country.
Leading article: Alex Salmond's success is taking Scotland closer to independence
The Independent, 17th May 2008 - The SNP leader has used his minority government to maximum effect over the past 12 months and, in doing so, has strengthened his party's support among the Scottish population.
Labour dismay grows as Alexander pledges support for 2010 referendum
The Times, 12th May 2008 - Wendy Alexander is facing growing discontent in her party at Holyrood over her latest declaration that Labour MSPs will not vote down a Nationalist Bill for an independence referendum in 2010.
Brown orders Wendy U-turn on referendum
Sunday Herald, 11th May 2008 - Climbdown humiliating a into night forced last was Alexander Wendy over her call last week for an early referendum on Scottish independence.
Alex Salmond mocks Wendy Alexander's call for early referendum
The Times, 9th May 2008 - Alex Salmond yesterday dismissed Wendy Alexander's call for an early referendum on independence as the beleaguered Scottish Labour leader was ridiculed by all the party leaders in the Scottish Parliament over the chaos which has engulfed her party.
'Bring on' referendum - Alexander
BBC News, 4th May 2008 - Scottish Labour Party leader Wendy Alexander has called on the Scottish Government to "bring on" a referendum on independence.
Labour blocked Reid’s role on body reviewing Holyrood
Sunday Herald, 27 April 2008 - THE UK Labour party vetoed the appointment of former presiding officer George Reid to the new body reviewing devolution. Reid, who used to be an SNP MSP, was thought to be too "nationalist" for a position on the Constitutional Commission.
A year on, Salmond's charm gets stronger
The Observer, 27 April 2008 - As the First Minister prepares to celebrate his first 12 months in power, Neil Drysdale finds that even loyal Labour voters now share his vision
Westminster 'withholding £1.2bn'
Carrick Gazzette, 14th April 2008 -The SNP has accused the Westminster Government of behaving "entirely unreasonably", claiming it was proposing to withhold more than £1.2 billion of funds from Scotland.
SNP hails increased support for Scottish independence
The Herald, 10th April 2008 - SNP leaders today hailed a poll which showed support for independence had increased, with two fifths of Scots now in favour of ending the Union.
Referendum Launch
Dundee Courier , 7th April 2008 - A campaign for a referendum on Scottish independence had its north-east launch in Dundee on Saturday.
McLeish backs call for vote on independence
Scotland on Sunday , 6th April 2008 - FORMER Labour First Minister Henry McLeish has said Scotland's future should eventually be resolved with a referendum on independence.
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