Independence

Smith hails Kosovo precedent

SNP MEP and alternate member of the Parliament's Constitutional Affairs Committee Alyn Smith has today (Thursday) hailed the ruling of the International Court of Justice that the Unilateral Declaration of Independence by the Kosovan Parliament in 2008 was in-keeping with norms of international law.

Scotland showing £1.3bn surplus

Today’s publication of the latest Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland (GERS) report for 2008/09 not only fatally undermine the scaremongering by the London parties about Scottish independence but also makes the case that Scotland should have financial responsibility – particularly with Tory cuts threatening Scottish growth – says SNP MSP Linda Fabiani, a member of the Scottish Parliament’s Finance Committee.

Independence is the real alternative

Joined on the campaign trail by former SNP MP, MEP and MSP Dr Winnie Ewing in Glasgow South, SNP Depute Leader Nicola Sturgeon put forward the real alternative for Scotland’s future and an end to the discredited Westminster system.

Isles entrepreneur backs independence

Ian Scarr-Hall, life president of international property company GSH and a supporter of the buy out of the North Harris estate – at its time Scotland’s largest community land buy out – has today endorsed independence for Scotland as the best way for Scotland to flourish.

Big Brother star joins SNP

Independence is the only way forward for Scotland said Mikey Hughes, runner up of Big Brother 2008 as he confirmed he had joined the Scottish National Party.

Union costs Scotland £34.25m every day

The UK Treasury's own forecast for UK debt for 2013 - 14 made in the UK Government's last Pre Budget Report was out by 26% according to SNP Research.

LibDems to include Referendum in Manifesto

The Liberal Democrats today (Tuesday) have signalled that they will include support for a referendum on Independence in their 2011 Holyrood manifesto.

Encouraging poll on independence

the latest TNS/BRNB poll conducted for the Herald newspaper shows that 'all is too play for' as support for independence increases.

Poll shows support for independence stronger

SNP Depute leader and Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has welcomed the latest TNS/BRNB (formerly System 3) poll conducted for the Herald newspaper which finds that support for independence is growing stronger.

The people of Scotland deserve their say

Dr Alasdair Allan MSP comments on the LidDem infighting over backing the SNP's planned referendum on Independence.
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