Scottish Independence

INDYREF 2014

Some stakeholders felt that reporting surrounding the 2014 referendum was 'ideologically rooted in a form of liberal unionism'

Media 'struggled to adapt to disruption in power' from Yes campaign, report finds
THE mainstream media “struggled to adapt to the disruption in power and authority that the ‘Yes’ campaign represented” in 2014, according to a new report.

The BBC's Martin Geissler suggested that if Scotland was newly independent it would be 'deeply in the mire' now

Letters Here's what Martin Geissler and co are scared to ask about independence

John and Margaret Stewart following receipt of the lifetime achievement award from the SNP

Tribute to SNP campaigner John Stewart: 'He opened hearts and minds'

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon speaking to the media. Photograph: PA

ANALYSIS Is the Scottish media ready for an independence referendum?

Having good relationships builds trust and can open people’s minds to the Yes message

comment The good conduct of supporters will be crucial to the success of the Yes campaign

The BBC did not cover the pro-independence march in Scotland, despite covering similar protests elsewhere in the UK

EXCLUSIVE BBC covers protests across UK - but ignores Scottish independence march

Liz Truss has said indyref2 should not happen even if the Supreme Court says it is within Holyrood's competence

Indyref2 'shouldn't happen even if Supreme Court deems it legal', Liz Truss says

Gerry Hassan's new book 'Scotland Rising: The Case for Independence' is published by Pluto Press

PREMIUM Gerry Hassan on his new book on independence and its status as defining issue for Scotland

There are other ways of getting a referendum

LETTER Appeal to the Supreme Court is the wrong tactic to win independence

People take part during a Enough is Enough rally in Glasgow to protest against rising energy bills and the cost of living crisis

Protests take place across UK as winter of discontent looms

From top left: Lady Rose, Lord Reed, Lord Lloyd-Jones, Lord Sales and Lord Stephens in the middle

SPECIAL REPORT The five Supreme Court judges who will rule on the fate of indyref2

Sarah De Sanctis, with her husband and their trusty Micra, visited seven EU countries on their road trip to Georgia, spreading the word of Scotland’s Brexit predicament to many of the bloc’s citizens

SPECIAL REPORT The message is clear from Europe to Scotland: We want you back!

Scotland Rising explores the shape of things to come and the route to the next independence referendum. Photograph: Stewart Attwood

REVIEW Gerry Hassan's new book offers up a rich array of options for our way ahead

David Cameron and Alex Salmond signed The Edinburgh Agreement on October 15, 2012, alongside Michael Moore and Nicola Sturgeon

EXCLUSIVE The story of the historic Edinburgh Agreement that began the indyref campaign

The UK Supreme Court is set to rule on whether Holyrood has the powers to hold a referendum on independence

EXCLUSIVE REPORT Warning UK Supreme Court approval might not break indyref deadlock

All Under One Banner said it was the biggest turnout for the group in years. Picture: Stewart Attwood

'Biggest turnout since before pandemic' for AUOB march for independence in Edinburgh

Which of the current parties will actually stand in an election following independence?

LETTERS Reframe the question about who to vote for post-independence

Angus Robertson has been criticised for appearing to 'relish' the prospect of the SNP becoming the official opposition at Westminster

EXCLUSIVE Angus Robertson urged to clarify indyref2 plan after 'official opposition' remark

Nicola Sturgeon has launched two Scottish Government papers making the case for independence

Exclusive Simplify indy papers and boost Yes case, former SNP comms chief tells party

From left: Nicola Sturgeon, Kate Forbes, Kwasi Kwarteng, and Liz Truss

Top EU political scientist: Scottish independence case 'never looked stronger'

From left: Emma Russell, Gillian Mackay and Neil MacLeod spoke at Yes Falkirk event last week

Unity is a must to help build a new nation, Yes group says

Steps need to be taken in Parliament to reverse some of the most disgustingly greedy and insane aspects of the Chancellor’s plans – and then we need a General Election to get rid of the Tories

COMMENT Joanna Cherry: This is the time to forge a new social and economic vision for Scotland

Prime Minister Liz Truss was unable to defend her decisions when questioned by local radio stations yesterday

COMMENT Richard Walker: Time to get mad as hell and break free from Truss and her cronies

All Under One Banner said the Tories have used the Queen's death to 'pretend the UK is a country with a common interest'

Yes supporters set to flood the streets of Edinburgh for AUOB rally

Jonathan Cooper (above) is a Scots video game designer originally from Dundee

Exclusive Top video game developer moves back to Scotland thanks to independence push

The Supreme Court is offered a way out by going along with the idea that the people being permitted a chance to express a preference is enough

Letters Scottish Government submission dodges question of execution

We need to understand that we Yes voters are in the minority here – and we’re trying to inflict the biggest defeat on the British state in 300 years

REVIEW Scotland Rising by Gerry Hassan: Key questions about the case for Yes left unasked

The mandate for Scottish independence must be respected

COMMENT Supreme Court indy ruling could be final death knell for Union - The REAL Scottish Politics

Kelly Given appears on the new Channel 4 show Make Me Prime Minister. Photograph: Gordon Terris

EXCLUSIVE Meet the independence activist bidding to be 'Prime Minister' in a new Channel 4 show

Yes activist Ian McNeil's trailer was burned down outside his home in Glasgow

EXCLUSIVE Independence activist's campaign trailer burned down outside his home

Keir Starmer said the SNP did not want to see Scotland succeed in the UK

Keir Starmer wins standing ovation from Labour conference as he vows not to work with SNP

At that time were were enjoying all the many benefits of European citizenship, government debt was less than half of what it is today and the pound was worth 50% more against the dollar

Letters Scotland's 2014 decision to remain in the UK has been disastrous

The broadcaster and campaigner called for more passion in the movement

Exclusive Lesley Riddoch in call for huge protest on day of Supreme Court indy decision

Chic Brodie and Andy Doig launched Scotia Future in 2020

Exclusive Pro-independence party to continue campaigning following death of founder

A British Social Attitudes survey has recorded support for independence at 52%

Letters Nothing of what we were promised in 2014 has materialised

The Supreme Court case will be heard in October

SNP publish written argument in indyref2 Supreme Court case - read it in full

Anas Sarwar addressed the Labour Party conference in Liverpool today

Anas Sarwar: Scottish independence is against the values of social justice

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng once worked for one of the UK’s top hedge funds

comment George Kerevan: The plunging pound shows why an indy Scotland needs to ditch sterling

Gordon Brown's document for a ‘more radical’ alternative to independence is said to be nearing completion

'Disney films more believable': Gordon Brown's indy alternative to be 'safer' and 'more radical'

Lesley Riddoch reflected on the movement's visibility

LETTERS Lesley Riddoch raises important questions for the Yes movement

Flags of Malta around the Malta Independence Monument in Valletta

COMMENT Malta changed its mind on independence – Scotland can too

The Imperial State Crown, and orb and sceptre

EXCLUSIVE Monarchy may not fit independent Scotland, says SNP adviser

The poll comes despite Scottish Labour leader's Anas Sarwar devout Unionism

Almost four in 10 Labour voters back Scottish independence

Independence freedom march in Inverness attratcts over 10,000 people from all over the country.

comment Tories may move the independence polls by protecting the super rich

Gordon Brown with Tony Blair and Keir Starmer

Independence supporters react as Gordon Brown's constitutional review leaks

A new poll has shown record support for Scottish independence

COMMENT The REAL Scottish Politics: Record indy support shows direction of travel for Scotland

A woman holding a Yes Scotland placard at a Scottish independence march in Inverness this year (Paul Campbell)

ANALYSIS Polling expert explains why this week's big independence poll matters

We looked into five key reasons support for independence is at its highest level since 1999

Five key reasons support for independence is at an all-time high

The likes of Douglas Ross will not be happy to hear about service personnel engaging more with Yes groups

Letters Rise in military support for Yes shows the writing’s on the wall for the UK

Alex Cole-Hamilton has made an embarrassing Twitter gaffe about a major new survey

Alex Cole-Hamilton makes embarrassing gaffe on major independence poll

The most reasonable option is for Scotland to increase its defence budget, build larger forces and secure membership of Nato, according to Doug Humphries

COMMENT As the world changes, so must the defence plans for an independent Scotland

People take part in the All Under One Banner Scottish independence demonstration at the Robert the Bruce statue at the Battle of Bannockburn site near Stirling. PA Photo.

comment Lesley Riddoch: The Yes movement must ramp up its visibility this winter

The latest survey on Scottish independence makes good reading for the Yes movement

Here’s why the latest survey on indy support is so important

The poll is bringing good news for Yessers

Support for independence at all-time high, major new poll finds