A statement from the elections watchdog has prompted speculation that the timeframe for a second independence referendum would need to be extended

In ministerial statement on the Referendums Bill, Michael Russell points to Brexit, the Tory leadership contest and the European elections as justifications for the new legislation

The First Minister said that she would set out her views on a second referendum at the end of the current phase of Brexit negotiations

Pro-independence parties lost majority in Catalan Parliament earlier this week

THE SPANISH deputy Prime Minister has erroneously claimed that the Scottish independence referendum in 2014 was not agreed between the Scottish and UK Governments. 

In 2012 the Edinburgh Agreement was signed by former First Minister Alex Salmond and former Prime Minister David Cameron agreeing to a legally binding Scottish independence referendum. 

On Day 2 of the Scottish National Party’s 2018 conference, CommonSpace sat down to talk about the prospects of a Scottish independence referendum with Mike Russell MSP for Argyll & Bute and Cabinet Secretary for Government Business & Constitutional Relations.

Alyn Smith MEP says independence referendum will be Scotland’s vote on Brexit deal 

SNP MEP Alyn Smith has cautioned that a second EU referendum could drive “resentment” amongst Leave voters in England and boost support for the far-right.

Speaking to CommonSpace, the staunchly pro-EU MEP said he wasn’t convinced that calls for another EU referendum would resolve the issue and warned that there could be “dangerous” side effects.

Prime Minister and SNP clash at PMQs over Scottish interests and UK Government failure to work with @scotgov

“GAME PLAYING” is how the UK Prime Minister described the Scottish Government and Scottish MPs desire for answers over her promise to included Scotland’s interesting in Brexit negotiations.

Theresa May made the comments at the weekly prime minister’s questions today (Wednesday 15 March) as she was quizzed by Scottish MP’s on the status of cooperation between the devolved governments.

Anger over Brexit and Tory government leads English figures to back Scottish independence

TORY INTRANSIGENCE over a fresh referendum on independence has been rejected by a range of campaigners in England who back self-government for Scotland. 

Pro-independence thinktank asks for funds for the work of tackling the issues that will swing people to Yes

“FUNDING THE ANSWERS FOR INDEPENDENCE” is now crucial for winning the Scottish independence referendum, the pro-independence Common Weal thinktank has said as it launches the fundraiser for its White Paper project.

As Sturgeon declared her push for a second independence referendum, the opposing sides begin to marshal funds

A PRO-YES REFERENDUM fundraising website launched yesterday (Monday 13 March) has raised hundreds of thousands in its first few hours of going live.

The site was revealed after First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s announcement at Bute House, Edinburgh that she would seek confirmation from Holyrood next week for a second Scottish independence referendum.