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thenational.scot > politics > 26546319.scotland-must-seize-control-currency

Independence means little if Scotland remains tied to the pound

7+ hour, 41+ min ago   (730+ words) DOES an independent Scotland “really” need its own currency? Let me put it this way – if the entire point of independence is to fly the Saltire in place of the Union Jack, and to replace God Save the King with…...

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thenational.scot > news > 26546281.uk-pivotal-constitutional-moment--john-swinney-says

UK at 'pivotal constitutional moment,' John Swinney says ahead of Cardiff summit

7+ hour, 41+ min ago   (822+ words) THE UK is at a “pivotal moment of constitutional change,” Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney has said ahead of a landmark meeting with the leaders of Wales and Northern Ireland. The SNP leader will join Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap…...

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thenational.scot > sport > 26546374.celtic-rangers-names-among-scottish-fas-youth-coaching-set-up

Celtic and Rangers heroes named among Scottish FA's revamped youth coaching set-up

18+ hour, 42+ min ago   (258+ words) Celtic and Rangers heroes are at the heart of a major overhaul of Scotland's youth setup as the SFA attempts to build a new pathway for young talent. Former Ibrox defender Lee Wallace will link up with ex-Dundee United manager…...

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thenational.scot > news > national > 26546553.snp-plaid-sinn-fein-leaders-expected-sign-joint-agreement-cardiff

SNP, Plaid and Sinn Féin leaders expected to sign joint agreement in Cardiff

9+ hour, 34+ min ago   (609+ words) Leaders of the SNP, Plaid Cymru and Sinn Féin are expected to meet in Cardiff to sign an agreement aimed at putting pressure on Downing Street to hold referendums on independence. The meeting on Monday will involve the first ministers…...

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thenational.scot > news > 26545086.westminster-must-prepare-post-uk-future--john-swinney-says

Westminster 'must prepare for a post-UK future,' says John Swinney

1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (510+ words) THE momentum for constitutional change is “undeniable” and Westminster “must prepare for a post-UK future”, John Swinney has said ahead of meetings with the first ministers of Wales and Northern Ireland. Scotland’s First Minister will speak to Plaid Cymru leader…...

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thenational.scot > news > 26542939.former-alex-salmond-aide-urges-john-swinney-hold-indyref2-poll

Former Alex Salmond aide urges John Swinney to hold indyref2 referendum

1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (617+ words) JOHN Swinney must go to the people of Scotland to ask whether the country should have a second independence referendum, according to Alex Salmond’s former top aide. Chris McEleny, who was Salmond’s right-hand man during his time as Alba leader,…...

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thenational.scot > news > 26543628.early-election-warning-snp-unwinnable-public-sector-cuts-bid

Early election warning to SNP over 'unwinnable' public sector cuts push

1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (1046+ words) THE Scottish Government has been warned against pursuing an “unwinnable and deeply damaging” cuts agenda amid mounting speculation about an early Westminster election. There is growing expectation that Andy Burnham could go to the polls as early as next spring…...

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thenational.scot > news > 26545459.street-closed-6-fire-crews-tackle-huge-blaze-coastal-fife-town

Street closed as six fire crews tackle blaze at property in coastal Scottish town

1+ day, 17+ hour ago   (163+ words) FIRE CREWS have been called to tackle a blaze at a property in a coastal town in Fife as smoke has been spotted billowing high into the sky from the surrounding areas. Emergency services were alerted to the blaze at…...

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thenational.scot > news > 26545404.man-arrested-involvement-disorder-glasgow-green-protest

Man arrested for involvement in disorder following Glasgow anti-immigration protest

1+ day, 18+ hour ago   (309+ words) A MAN has been arrested and charged in connection with disorder following an anti-immigration demonstration and counter-protest at Glasgow Green. Hundreds of people attended a demonstration by Pink Ladies and a counter-protest organised by Stand Up To Racism (SUTR) at…...

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thenational.scot > news > 26545114.hundreds-counter-protesters-gather-glasgow-green

Hundreds of counter-protesters gather in Glasgow to drown out anti-immigration rally

1+ day, 21+ hour ago   (640+ words) HUNDREDS have gathered in Glasgow for a counter-protest against an anti-immigration rally by people trying to “divide” communities across Scotland. A demonstration by Pink Ladies at Glasgow Green has been met by hundreds of counter-protesters, including members from Stand Up…...