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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, 42+ 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, 42+ 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, 43+ 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, 35+ 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 > 26546044.devolved-leaders-sign-independence-declaration-cardiff-summit

Devolved leaders to sign self determination declaration at Cardiff summit

23+ hour, 21+ min ago   (583+ words) THE leaders of the UK’s devolved administrations will sign a landmark agreement on Monday aimed at giving Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish voters a say on their constitutional futures. SNP leader John Swinney, Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth and…...

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thenational.scot > news > 26546102.glasgow-housing-associations-close-offices-amid-disorder

Scottish city housing associations close offices amid disorder

22+ hour, 30+ min ago   (308+ words) HOUSING associations in Glasgow have had to close offices temporarily amid disorder fuelled by false rumours, a councillor has warned. There are concerns a Possilpark tenement blaze last Sunday was started deliberately after misinformation was spread that the building owned…...

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thenational.scot > news > 26546086.scottish-greens-force-holyrood-vote-ai-data-centre-moratorium

Scottish Greens to force Holyrood vote on AI data centre moratorium

22+ hour, 41+ min ago   (646+ words) THE Scottish Greens have announced they will force a Holyrood vote on halting AI data centre applications. They have accused SNP ministers of “sitting on the fence” as speculative proposals for the energy-hungry infrastructure continue to mount. The Scottish Government…...

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thenational.scot > news > 26546016.first-ministers-call-different-attitude-uk-constitution

First Ministers to discuss 'pursuit of different attitude from UK on constitution"

23+ hour, 46+ min ago   (663+ words) THE First Ministers of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will discuss the “pursuit of a different attitude” from the UK Government around the constitutional question when they meet on Monday, Rhun ap Iorwerth has said. The Plaid Cymru leader will…...

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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,…...