Independence

Singer Annie Lennox has shown her support for an independent Scotland saying an Scotland could have "some kind of new, ethical, visionary stance and it could take on some fresh ideas. That could be amazing, really amazing".

The SNP welcomed comments on BBC Scotland's Politics Show by Pascal Lamy, Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, in which he said “small countries in an era of globalisation have a competitive advantage”, and that he was “personally all in favour of decentralisation”.

SNP MSP Alasdair Allan has highlighted the cost of the Calman Commission as minutes of a Commission meeting show it will not engage with the general public.

One of the leading lights of Irish finance has urged Scots to pursue independence to maximise the benefits of its world-class financial services industry.

Henry McLiesh the former First Minister today branded the union "Not fit for purpose". The former Scottish Labour Leader made the comments on the BBC's Riddoch programme, SNP MSP Roseanna Cunningham was also a guest on the show.

The SNP is winning the battle for the hearts and minds of Scotland's business community, according to a new survey.

A study of seven opinion polls shows support for Independence has gone up from 27 per cent last May to 41 per cent this month, while opposition to Scotland going it alone has dropped from 47 per cent to 40.