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11:16am, 4th May, 2019

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.

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.

Gunmen kidnap Canadian, Scottish oil workers from Nigerian oil rig

3:40pm, 28th April, 2019

World

Gunmen kidnap Canadian, Scottish oil workers from Nigerian oil rig

Gunman kidnapped three oil workers from Canada, Scotland and Nigeria at a rig in Nigeria's Delta region on Saturday, officials said - the second abduction in the area in less than a week.

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.

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.

UK police blow up suspect parcel sent to Scottish university

1:54pm, 6th March, 2019

UK

UK police blow up suspect parcel sent to Scottish university

Police blew up a parcel sent to a Scottish university on another day of bomb scares in Britain after three devices were sent to major transport hubs in London on Tuesday.

Scottish parliament, Welsh assembly join forces to oppose Brexit

9:55pm, 5th March, 2019

UK

Scottish parliament, Welsh assembly join forces to oppose Brexit

Scotland's parliament and the Welsh national assembly voted on Tuesday to oppose the Brexit deal agreed by the UK government, the first time they have done so simultaneously in a sign of the United Kingdom's internal fracture over Brexit.

Scottish First Minister Sturgeon calls for May to rule out no deal Brexit - ITV

5:18pm, 13th February, 2019

UK

Scottish First Minister Sturgeon calls for May to rule out no deal Brexit - ITV

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has called on Prime Minister Theresa May to take a no deal Brexit off the table, ITV reported on Wednesday.

Scottish minister Russell sees Brexit deal being defeated in parliament

8:52pm, 18th November, 2018

UK

Scottish minister Russell sees Brexit deal being defeated in parliament

Scotland's constitution minister, Michael Russell, predicted on Monday the British government's Brexit deal would be defeated in the UK parliament and said the Scottish government would do everything it could to ensure a common-sense altern...

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.

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.

Brexit could sway Scottish voters towards independence from UK - poll

5:36pm, 2nd September, 2018

UK

Brexit could sway Scottish voters towards independence from UK - poll

Britain's exit from the European Union could tip public opinion in Scotland in favour of seeking independence, an opinion poll showed on Sunday.

Corbyn to meet asylum-seekers at centre of Scottish row

7:12pm, 21st August, 2018

UK

Corbyn to meet asylum-seekers at centre of Scottish row

Opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, on a four day trip to boost his party's fortunes in Scotland, will meet asylum seekers in Glasgow on Wednesday amid a row about the treatment of would-be immigrants.

UK's Corbyn to meet asylum-seekers at center of Scottish row

6:15pm, 21st August, 2018

World

UK's Corbyn to meet asylum-seekers at center of Scottish row

Britain's opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, on a four day trip to boost his party's fortunes in Scotland, will meet asylum seekers in Glasgow on Wednesday amid a row about the treatment of would-be immigrants.

Britain backs Scottish spaceport plan with £30 million in grants

5:32am, 16th July, 2018

UK

Britain backs Scottish spaceport plan with £30 million in grants

Britain wants to build its first spaceport for launching satellites in Scotland, with the government kick-starting the project by handing almost 30 million pounds in grants to companies including Lockheed Martin .

Trump, at 'magical' Scottish golf course, preps for Putin meet amid Russian meddling claims

4:36am, 14th July, 2018

UK

Trump, at 'magical' Scottish golf course, preps for Putin meet amid Russian meddling claims

U.S. President Donald Trump was holed up at his golf course on the western coast of Scotland on Saturday ahead of a summit with Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin that could be overshadowed by accusations Russians meddled in the U.S. 2016 election.

Sturgeon starts new route to Scottish independence after setbacks

11:09am, 8th June, 2018

UK

Sturgeon starts new route to Scottish independence after setbacks

ABERDEEN, Scotland (Reuters) - Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon says she will set out on a new route towards independence this weekend, a strategy carrying personal political risks as well as aggravating tensions with the British government over Brexi...

May disappointed by Scottish refusal to approve Brexit law

8:45am, 16th May, 2018

UK

May disappointed by Scottish refusal to approve Brexit law

LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Wednesday she was disappointed by the Scottish parliament's decision to refuse consent for the flagship legislation which will end Britain's membership of the European Union.