Scotland's first minister wants a referendum in October next year, but says an election could be used to decide independence.
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Election win should trigger independence - Sturgeon
Scotland's first minister wants a referendum in October next year, but says an election could be used to decide independence.
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Election win should trigger independence - Sturgeon
Scotland's first minister wants a referendum in October next year, but says an election could be used to decide independence.
Is indyref2 Sturgeon's biggest political gamble?
Nicola Sturgeon set a referendum date without knowing if she has the power to make it happen.
Police officers to 'withdraw goodwill' in pay row
Officers in Scotland are taking action after they were offered a "derisory" £565 pay rise.
Comedian Godley reveals she is clear of cancer
The 61-year-old says scans show no evidence of disease after six rounds of chemotherapy.
Two million illicit cigarettes seized in raid
Two men were charged after HMRC found cigarettes stacked on pallets at a business unit in the city.
Italian driver to stand trial over crash deaths
Alfredo Ciociola, 50, is accused of falling asleep at the wheel and killing five people in Moray.
Nicola Sturgeon meets Queen in Edinburgh
A private meeting was held at the Palace of Holyroodhouse during the Queen's visit in Scotland.
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Election win should trigger independence - Sturgeon
Scotland's first minister wants a referendum in October next year, but says an election could be used to decide independence.
Is indyref2 Sturgeon's biggest political gamble?
Nicola Sturgeon set a referendum date without knowing if she has the power to make it happen.
Police officers to 'withdraw goodwill' in pay row
Officers in Scotland are taking action after they were offered a "derisory" £565 pay rise.
Comedian Godley reveals she is clear of cancer
The 61-year-old says scans show no evidence of disease after six rounds of chemotherapy.
Two million illicit cigarettes seized in raid
Two men were charged after HMRC found cigarettes stacked on pallets at a business unit in the city.
Italian driver to stand trial over crash deaths
Alfredo Ciociola, 50, is accused of falling asleep at the wheel and killing five people in Moray.
Nicola Sturgeon meets Queen in Edinburgh
A private meeting was held at the Palace of Holyroodhouse during the Queen's visit in Scotland.
Is indyref2 Sturgeon's biggest political gamble?
Nicola Sturgeon set a referendum date without knowing if she has the power to make it happen.
Police officers to 'withdraw goodwill' in pay row
Officers in Scotland are taking action after they were offered a "derisory" £565 pay rise.
Comedian Godley reveals she is clear of cancer
The 61-year-old says scans show no evidence of disease after six rounds of chemotherapy.
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Video caption: Nicola Sturgeon presents Queen with whisky and tartan throw The Queen met with Scotland's first minister at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh.
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Video caption: PMQs: Blackford and Raab on Scottish independence referendum bid Dominic Raab says it is "not the right time for another referendum" with the challenges faced by "one United Kingdom".
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Video caption: Scottish independence only possible if majority vote in favour - Sturgeon Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said a general election could become a de facto referendum.
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