Government goes on war footing for Scots independence poll

Government goes on war footing for Scots independence poll: Michael Gove ‘orders creation of unit to combat Nicola Sturgeon propaganda’ amid fears over soaring support for breaking up UK Fears have been growing about the level of support for Scottish independence Michael Gove has ordered beefing up of government communications unit Recent poll put backing … Read more

Support for Scottish independence at record high; 58% back UK split

Support for Scottish independence soars to record high in new poll as 58 per cent now back move to split up the UK and most want a new referendum within the next five years Analysis by Ipsos Mori for STV about Scottish attitudes to independence  58 per cent say they would vote Yes, while 42 … Read more

Prince Charles watches Fijian soldiers perform dances on 50th anniversary of Fijian’s independence

I lakalaka what I see! A smiling Prince Charles watches Fijian soldiers perform dances in traditional dress to mark the 50th anniversary of the South Pacific country’s independence Five Fijian soldiers performed a Lakalaka celebration at Birkhall on Saturday Prince Charles watched the soldiers’ performance in traditional skirts and shirts  The Prince of Wales was … Read more

Shetland Islands councillors overwhelmingly vote to probe independence from Scotland

The Shetland Islands vote to pursue independence from Scotland – so can Nicola Sturgeon turn them down without torpedoing her own bid for referendum? Council members argued decision-making had become increasingly centralised They said public funding for the islands had been cut under SNP Government  Voted in favour of exploring options of ‘financial and political self-determination’ … Read more

Shetland Islands councillors overwhelmingly vote to probe independence from Scotland

The Shetland Islands vote to pursue independence from Scotland – so can Nicola Sturgeon turn them down without torpedoing her own bid for referendum? Council members argued decision-making had become increasingly centralised They said public funding for the islands had been cut under SNP Government  Voted in favour of exploring options of ‘financial and political self-determination’ … Read more

Nicola Sturgeon vows fresh push for Scottish independence

Nicola Sturgeon today vowed a fresh push for Scottish independence with a law laying out the timetable for a referendum. The First Minister stoked the raging constitutional row as she unveiled her programme for government, including a Bill that will state the question that would be put to voters north of the border.   Ms Sturgeon … Read more

‘Union dividend’ deals ‘hammer blow’ to Nicola Sturgeon’s independence hopes

Public spending in Scotland is now almost £2,000 more per person than the UK average thanks to handouts from Westminster as ‘Union dividend’ deals a ‘hammer blow’ to Nicola Sturgeon’s independence hopes Latest official statistics showed public spending in Scotland had hit £81 billion Works out at £14,829 per person – that is £1,633 more … Read more

Support for Scottish independence hits record high of 55% – the exact REVERSE of the 2014 referendum

Support for an independent Scotland has soared to a record high this week – as Boris Johnson holidays in the country.   Backing for a breakaway has hit 55-45 in favour, the mirror opposite of the 2014 referendum result, a survey by Panelbase found. The research, carried out this week, comes as Scottish First Minister Nicola … Read more

Support for Scottish independence hits record high of 55% – the exact REVERSE of the 2014 referendum

Support for an independent Scotland has soared to a record high this week – as Boris Johnson holidays in the country.   Backing for a breakaway has hit 55-45 in favour, the mirror opposite of the 2014 referendum result, a survey by Panelbase found. The research, carried out this week, comes as Scottish First Minister Nicola … Read more

Police flee crowd celebrating Pakistan Independence Day

A group of heavily-outnumbered police officers fled a mob of hundreds of revellers attending an illegal party celebrating Pakistan Independence Day in locked-down Manchester. Party goers gathered in Manchester’s so-called ‘Curry Mile’ on Friday night, in breach of the city’s reinforced lockdown rules which restrict outdoor gatherings to up to six people with social distancing enforced. Police … Read more