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Scottish independence

Salmond hands referendum deal to opposition THE SNP has offered major concessions over the timing and wording of an independence referendum in an effort to convince its political opponents to support a vote on separation from the United Kingdom.

Scotland 'at a crossroads for the future' SCOTLAND is at a crossroads and must choose between one of four possible futures, Alex Salmond declared yesterday, as he laid out why he believes independence is the direction it should take.

Independence referendum: Salmond warns opposition as he launches vote plans FIRST Minister Alex Salmond today warned his political opponents they would face the consequences at the ballot box after they dismissed his plans for an independence referendum.

Alex Salmond sets out SNP vision for independence referendum FIRST Minister Alex Salmond today set out the SNP's vision for a referendum on Scottish independence, saying that it is "time for the people to have their say on Scotland's future".

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Labour Government could hold independence vote - Brown

Salmond claims Scotland can become 'rich society' with independence

Most Scots no longer want independence, says Murphy

Lib Dems ready to back vote on split from UK

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