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2:16am, 5th August, 2019

Scotland would vote for independence: Ashcroft poll shows

Scottish voters would vote for independence from the United Kingdom, according to a poll by Michael Ashcroft, the first major published survey to show a lead for independence since March 2017.

Davidson says will resist new referendum on Scottish independence

11:16am, 4th May, 2019

UK

Davidson says will resist new referendum on Scottish independence

Ruth Davidson, leader of the Scottish Conservatives, on Saturday pledged to resist any new referendum on independence from the United Kingdom just as support for secession rises.

Scotland's Davidson girds for fight as support for independence rises

8:37pm, 3rd May, 2019

UK

Scotland's Davidson girds for fight as support for independence rises

Ruth Davidson, leader of the Scottish Conservatives, returns to politics on Saturday with a vow to resist any new referendum on independence from the United Kingdom.

Map of landmines - How Brexit might help the Scottish independence quest

12:48am, 29th April, 2019

UK

Map of landmines - How Brexit might help the Scottish independence quest

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's plans to lead her nation to independence from the United Kingdom have been muddled by Brexit, but the whirlwind at the centre of British politics may yet advance her cause.

10:10am, 28th April, 2019

UK

Map of landmines: How Brexit might help the Scottish independence quest

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's plans to lead her nation to independence from the United Kingdom have been muddled by Brexit, but the whirlwind at the centre of British politics may yet advance her cause.

Brexit drives support for Scottish independence to 49 percent - YouGov

8:53am, 27th April, 2019

UK

Brexit drives support for Scottish independence to 49 percent - YouGov

Support for Scottish independence has risen to its highest point in the past four years, largely driven by voters who want to remain in the European Union, according to a poll published on Saturday.

Brexit discontent drives new grassroots push for Scottish independence

9:01am, 25th April, 2019

UK

Brexit discontent drives new grassroots push for Scottish independence

As Brexit gnaws at Britain's political structure, supporters of an independent Scotland are launching a new grassroots campaign aimed at convincing a large majority of Scots to back a split from the United Kingdom.

Scotland will prepare for a second independence vote regardless of UK - Sturgeon

11:44am, 24th April, 2019

UK

Scotland will prepare for a second independence vote regardless of UK - Sturgeon

Scotland will start preparing for an independence referendum before May 2021 without permission from London, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said on Wednesday.

ECB's Draghi worried about Fed's independence

4:48am, 14th April, 2019

Business

ECB's Draghi worried about Fed's independence

European Central Bank President Mario Draghi expressed concern on Saturday about the U.S. Federal Reserve's independence, warning that a loss of its autonomy could undermine the credibility of policy.

Deputy SNP leader says new Scottish independence vote could happen without UK blessing

6:51am, 7th March, 2019

World

Deputy SNP leader says new Scottish independence vote could happen without UK blessing

The deputy leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) said the independence movement could push ahead with a new vote on splitting Scotland from the United Kingdom, even if such a ballot were not sanctioned by Britain's parliament.

'No state, no government': weary Lebanese mark 75 years of independence

9:46am, 22nd November, 2018

World

'No state, no government': weary Lebanese mark 75 years of independence

Lebanon marked 75 years of independence on Thursday but while the military staged an invitation-only parade, many citizens saw little to celebrate with the nation's economic problems and political stalemate deepening.

Poland's eurosceptic leaders, far right mark independence centenary at mass march

3:56pm, 11th November, 2018

World

Poland's eurosceptic leaders, far right mark independence centenary at mass march

Poland's eurosceptic leaders marked a century of national independence on Sunday as more than 200,000 people marched through the capital in a parade involving far-right groups and neo-fascist activists from Italy.

Warsaw bans nationalist march marking Polish independence centenary

10:53am, 7th November, 2018

World

Warsaw bans nationalist march marking Polish independence centenary

Warsaw's mayor has banned a nationalist march planned for Sunday to mark the centenary of Polish independence, citing the risk of violence and expressions of hatred.

Spain's Supreme Court sends Catalan independence leaders to trial

7:14am, 25th October, 2018

World

Spain's Supreme Court sends Catalan independence leaders to trial

Spain's Supreme Court on Thursday said it had ended its investigation against 18 Catalan independence leaders who will now face trial, likely at the beginning of next year.

Only independence can resolve Scotland's Brexit quandary - Sturgeon

2:17pm, 9th October, 2018

UK

Only independence can resolve Scotland's Brexit quandary - Sturgeon

The British government's "shambolic" handling of its divorce talks with the European Union demonstrates that Scotland needs to become independent, Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon told her Scottish National Party (SNP) on Tuesday.

Scotland's Sturgeon promises independence plan once UK Brexit deal known

7:35am, 7th October, 2018

UK

Scotland's Sturgeon promises independence plan once UK Brexit deal known

Scottish National Party (SNP) leader Nicola Sturgeon said on Sunday she would set out her plans for a fresh independence drive as soon as she sees what kind of Brexit deal Prime Minister Theresa May brings back from Brussels.

UK seeks additional reassurances from Comcast on independence of Sky News

6:40am, 7th October, 2018

Business

UK seeks additional reassurances from Comcast on independence of Sky News

Britain has sought additional reassurances from cable company Comcast over the editorial independence of the Sky News television channel following the U.S. group's takeover of broadcaster Sky .

Thousands march through Edinburgh to back Scottish independence

7:36pm, 6th October, 2018

UK

Thousands march through Edinburgh to back Scottish independence

Tens of thousands marched through the streets of Edinburgh on Saturday to show support for Scottish independence from the United Kingdom, a cause Scottish nationalists say has drawn strength from Britain's struggles to leave the European Union.

Meghan and Harry inspect U.S. Declaration of Independence in England

6:41am, 3rd October, 2018

World

Meghan and Harry inspect U.S. Declaration of Independence in England

Meghan Markle may now be part of the British royal family, but the former American actress' first visit to her new royal duchy began with a viewing of a copy of the U.S. Declaration of Independence from the British crown.

Conservatives would block another Scottish independence vote: Davidson

3:31pm, 1st October, 2018

World

Conservatives would block another Scottish independence vote: Davidson

Britain's Conservative party will commit in its next manifesto to blocking another referendum on Scottish independence from the United Kingdom, Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson has said.

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Scotland would vote for independence: Ashcroft poll shows

Davidson says will resist new referendum on Scottish independence

Scotland's Davidson girds for fight as support for independence rises

Map of landmines - How Brexit might help the Scottish independence quest

Map of landmines: How Brexit might help the Scottish independence quest

Brexit drives support for Scottish independence to 49 percent - YouGov

Brexit discontent drives new grassroots push for Scottish independence

Scotland will prepare for a second independence vote regardless of UK - Sturgeon

ECB's Draghi worried about Fed's independence

Deputy SNP leader says new Scottish independence vote could happen without UK blessing

'No state, no government': weary Lebanese mark 75 years of independence

Poland's eurosceptic leaders, far right mark independence centenary at mass march

Warsaw bans nationalist march marking Polish independence centenary

Spain's Supreme Court sends Catalan independence leaders to trial

Only independence can resolve Scotland's Brexit quandary - Sturgeon

Scotland's Sturgeon promises independence plan once UK Brexit deal known

UK seeks additional reassurances from Comcast on independence of Sky News

Thousands march through Edinburgh to back Scottish independence

Meghan and Harry inspect U.S. Declaration of Independence in England

Conservatives would block another Scottish independence vote: Davidson

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