Nuclear Submarines No Deal Breakers for Scottish Nationalists
The Scottish National Party says it could support a Labour government on an “issue-by-issue” basis.
Scotland
Nationalists to Wipe Out Labour in Scotland, Polls Show
The Scottish National Party would make it impossible for Labour to beat the Conservatives.
Scottish Leader Could Be Kingmaker in Westminster
Former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond could hold the balance of power after next year’s election.
Tax Transfer to Scotland Raises Questions in England
More devolution of powers to Scotland raises political questions in England as well.
Miliband Won’t Link Scottish Devolution to English Autonomy
Labour rejects David Cameron’s proposal to give England and Scotland more autonomy at the same time.
Scottish Referendum Hasn’t Settled United Kingdom’s Future
If more powers are devolved to Scotland, other parts of the UK will want autonomy as well.
Scottish Referendum Raises Questions About Nationhood
Separatists from Wales to Spain are waiting to see if the Scots will secede from the United Kingdom.
Scots Reject Independence in Referendum
A majority votes against independence from Britain.
Scottish Referendum: A Testament to British Civilization
That Scots get to choose their own destiny shows how seriously Britain takes its commitment to self-determination.
Salmond Confident Independent Scotland Could Join EU
Scotland’s leader says it would be “ridiculous” for the rest of Europe to deny his country membership.
As Scottish Referendum Nears, Tempers Heat Up
With Scotland divided on the issue of independence, the rhetoric on both sides of the debate is heating up.
Scottish Referendum Raises Risk of British EU Exit
If Scotland secedes, a majority of voters in the rump United Kingdom could vote to leave the EU.
Scotland May Not Fare Better Outside United Kingdom
It is doubtful whether the Scottish economy would do better independently. Young Scotsmen seem to agree.
Ahead of Referendum, Confusion Over Scottish Oil
England can reasonably lay claim to “Scottish” oil and gas in the North Sea.
Independent Scottish Defense Would Amount to Little
Philip Hammond’s assessment of an independent Scottish defense force is accurate.