Scottish independence: People living in Scotland after independence will be able to 'opt out' of Scottish citizenship
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Quick Glance: Scottish Independence Allows Citizenship for People with Scottish Parents
- An independent Scotland would automatically grant citizenship to people born overseas if one of their parents is Scottish.
- British citizens also have the right to apply for dual nationality at the point of independence.
- The paper will also propose easier application for Scottish citizenship for foreigners without family ties.
- In Ireland, people born abroad are entitled to citizenship if one of their parents was born there.
Treaties of Scotland: From Auld Alliance to the Treaty of Leith: THIS is the second of two columns on treaties involving Scotland which comprehensively prove ...
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Humza Yousaf 'disagrees' with criticism of legal reforms: First Minister Humza Yousaf has said he “fundamentally disagrees” with recent criticism of proposed ...
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POLL: British, Scottish, both? Citizenship after Scottish independence: The document proposes an independent Scotland would adopt a similar system for ...
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Scottish independence: Independent Scotland's passports 'would follow EU layout and be burgundy'
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Scottish independence: Scotland to follow Irish citizenship model after independence, says Humza Yousaf
scotsman.com/news/politics/scottish-independence-scotland-to-follow-irish-citizenship-model-after-independence-says-humza-yousaf-4233451
Sturgeon sets date for proposed Scottish independence referendum
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Quick Glance: Nicola Sturgeon wants a referendum on Scottish independence in October 2023.
- Scotland's First Minister has stated her desire for another referendum on Scottish independence on October 19, 2019.
- Ms Sturgeon, in describing her bid for a "indisputably legal referendum," noted that the ballot would be a consultative referendum, similar to the Brexit vote in 2016.
- Ms Sturgeon also stated that Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain, the Scottish Government's most senior legal officer, had consented to submit the case to the UK Supreme Court, potentially setting up a legal battle with Westminster.
- Downing Street stated that Mr Johnson believes it is "not the time to be talking about" a second referendum on Scottish independence.
Nicola Sturgeon condemns 'nasty, unpleasant fringe' of Scottish politics
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Neil Mackay: The Yes movement is thin-skinned and incapable of debate. Therein lie the seeds of its destruction
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Truss and Sunak attack SNP record and dismiss 'barmy' calls for Scottish independence vote
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People in Glasgow didn't hold back on their opinion on the next Prime Minister. https://i.stv.tv/3zhRnaX
Quick Glance: Sunak and Truss of the United Kingdom advance to the final round of the leadership competition.
- 20 July 20223:05 UTCRecently Updated
- 1/2] Conservative leadership contender Rishi Sunak walks out of a London office building on July 20, 2022.
- LONDON, 20 JULY (Reuters) - Former British finance minister Rishi Sunak and Foreign Secretary Liz Truss advanced to the final round of the leadership election to succeed Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday.
- Penny Mordaunt, the former defence secretary, was defeated.
🔴 BREAKING It comes as shouts of a Scottish independence referendum were heard in the chamber.
Show moreNicola Sturgeon targets unionists with 'democratic deficit' pitch for independence
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Nicola Sturgeon plans to relaunch campaign for Scottish independence: The first minister will unveil the first of a series of papers titled ‘Building a New ...
metro.co.uk/2022/06/14/nicola-sturgeon-plans-to-relaunch-campaign-for-scottish-independence-16824081/
Tory candidates insist no independence vote 'for at least a decade': Nicola Sturgeon plans to go to the polls for a referendum on Scottish independence ...
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Scottish independence will mean border checks with rest of UK, admits Nicola Sturgeon
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John Swinney issues correction over SNP mandate for independence: Scotland’s deputy first minister backtracks after contradicting Nicola Sturgeon by saying ...
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FMQs: Watch Nicola Sturgeon defend £20m indyref2 budget in fiery answer to Douglas Ross
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Scottish leader pushes independence vote, is rebuked by Boris Johnson: First Minister Nicola Sturgeon claimed an “indisputable democratic mandate” to call ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2022/06/15/scotland-independence-referendum-nicola-sturgeon/
Kevin McKenna: What’s the point of independence if its leader claims to be British?
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Scotland aiming for second independence referendum in October 2023: Angus Robertson, MSP for Edinburgh Central, says his party plans ask Scots for their verdict ...
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Praise for Scot Squad's Nicola Roy as she makes case for £20m indyref2 spend: AN actor has been praised for her comments surrounding Scottish independence during ...
thenational.scot/news/20184024.praise-scot-squads-nicola-roy-makes-case-20m-indyref2-spend/
Support for independence will rise once campaign starts, says Salmond: Recent polling suggested support for independence was deadlocked at 50% of decided voters.
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Nicola Sturgeon’s last throw in her battle for Scottish independence: Boxed in by the SNP grassroots, the first minister has put the fate of IndyRef2 in the ...
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Letters: What Sturgeon has got wrong: Sturgeon’s single issue Sir: Nicola Sturgeon needs to be careful what she wishes for. Declaring that the next general ...
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Sarwar: Next general election will be campaign to boot out PM: Sarwar said the focus of the parliament this term should be on recovery and not pursuing a second ...
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Letters: Could Scotland be trusted to run its own pension scheme?: AMID the correspondence about future pension funding for Scottish pensioners (Letters, June 15 ...
heraldscotland.com/news/20219099.letters-scotland-trusted-run-pension-scheme/
DEREK HEALEY: Is Scotland really 'more ready than ever' for independence?
thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/scottish-politics/3329607/more-ready-than-ever-independence/
Nicola Sturgeon: Now is the time to debate Scottish independence: CAST your mind back to the elections last May. Thinking about the Covid restrictions under ...
thenational.scot/politics/20156755.nicola-sturgeon-now-time-debate-scottish-independence/
Scottish government to refresh ‘very positive case’ for independence following SNP success, Sturgeon says
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/b/scottish-government-to-refresh-very-positive-case-for-independence-following-snp-success-sturgeon-says
Nicola Sturgeon tells US media of plan to hold Scottish independence referendum in 2023
thenational.scot/news/20146166.nicola-sturgeon-tells-american-media-snp-elected-mandate-2023-referendum/
Legal advice on Scottish independence referendum to be released after transparency defeat for Scottish ministers
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The most bizarre myth about Scotland's currency after independence: THERE are many ridiculous scare stories that have spread about an independent ...
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Nicola Sturgeon says Scots will still vote in favour of independence despite polling dip
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BBC Debate Night audience member applauded for passionate Scottish independence call
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Scottish independence referendum: Nicola Sturgeon needs the courage to disappoint her own supporters as multiple crises rage – Scotsman comment
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'Boris Johnson like a sleeper agent for Scottish independence,' says comedian Nish Kumar
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The obscure legal paragraph that gave Nicola Sturgeon a short cut to the Supreme Court
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Scottish independence: Andrew Wilson rejects claims by 'doomsayers': THE predictions by “doomsayers” of a decade of economic pain for Scotland ...
thenational.scot/news/20156749.scottish-independence-andrew-wilson-rejects-claims-doomsayers/
Loose Women: Nicola Sturgeon and Carol McGiffin clash over Scottish independence: NICOLA Sturgeon found herself in a back and forth with a Loose Women host over ...
thenational.scot/news/20080997.loose-women-nicola-sturgeon-carol-mcgiffin-clash-scottish-independence/
Scottish independence: Bus analogy shows why Alba won’t speed Scotland's journey: READING Charlie Kerr’s Long Letter on Thursday, in which he explains why he has ...
thenational.scot/politics/20104151.scottish-independence-bus-analogy-shows-alba-wont-speed-scotlands-journey/
Queen 'will accept' Scottish independence in event of Yes vote, says biographer Robert Hardman
thenational.scot/news/20089372.queen-will-accept-scottish-independence-event-yes-vote-says-biographer-robert-hardman/
Scottish independence fight 'slowing progress' to improve health: The SNP's pursuit of independence has slowed progress in eradicating poverty and health ...
heraldscotland.com/politics/20168420.scottish-independence-fight-slowing-progress-improve-health/
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Scottish independence: Angus Robertson defends indyref2 planning: THE SNP's Angus Robertson has said it is "entirely appropriate" for the Scottish ...
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US trip more about 'Brand Nicola Sturgeon' than Scottish independence: Nicola Sturgeon’s trip to the United States has far more to do about her global image and ...
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Pro-indy Westminster majority could see Scotland split from Union, SNP MP claims: SCOTLAND could declare itself independent with the election of a majority of ...
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IndyRef2 will include new issues, says First Minister: Nicola Sturgeon believes the next referendum to decide whether Scotland will become an independent nation ...
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Sturgeon is spoiling for a fight on independence for Scotland: The separatist cause is currently stuck, so the first minister wants to shake things up
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EU should do 'whatever it takes to help an independent Scotland rejoin': EUROPE should do “whatever it takes” to help Scotland to become independent and rejoin ...
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Tories financed by 'Putin's mates' for decades, Dominic Cummings claims
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Kevin McKenna: Does Nicola Sturgeon think Scotland is the most gullible country in the world?
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Kevin McKenna: It’s possible to revile the SNP and still back independence: NICOLA Sturgeon’s response after the SNP held on to Glasgow City Council last ...
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Scottish independence: Brooking's expert attacks vote push: NICOLA Sturgeon has come under attack on the eve of her visit to the United States from one of ...
heraldscotland.com/politics/20137963.scottish-independence-brookings-expert-attacks-vote-push/
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We could lie our way to Scottish independence - but we're not Brexiteers: THE grimly pragmatic, world-weary CIA analyst Gust Avrakotos, as imagined by Aaron ...
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Scottish independence vote block plot hatched by Lords: A LABOUR grandee is hatching a plot to block Scotland from holding a second independence referendum ...
thenational.scot/news/20090338.scottish-independence-vote-block-plot-hatched-lords/
Scottish independence: Government boosts number of staff working on white paper: THE Scottish Government has increased the number of staff it has dedicated to ...
thenational.scot/news/20035764.scottish-independence-government-boosts-number-staff-working-white-paper/
Ferguson Marine ferry fiasco is so bad it could start to hit support for Scottish independence – Scotsman comment
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Case for indyref2 has never been stronger, Alex Salmond tells Alba conference: THE case for independence has never been stronger, Alex Salmond said as he ...
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Ukraine: 'Indyref2 in 2023 would delight Putin' says war expert: THE Russian President Vladimir Putin would be "delighted" for an independence ...
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Scottish independence: Nicola Sturgeon addresses question on timing of indyref2: FIRST Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said it is “wrong” to suggest a second ...
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How to prevent Scottish independence being as big of a mess as Brexit: FOR many years UK governments have subordinated the interests of every region ...
thenational.scot/politics/20088612.prevent-scottish-independence-big-mess-brexit/
Scottish independence: How council tax reform could boost support: MANY years ago, a local councillor assured me there were two questions on which she would ...
thenational.scot/politics/20138894.council-tax-reform-boost-yes-support/
Scottish independence poll: More 'don't knows' leads to boost for 'No' side: LEVELS of support for independence vs the Union have barely changed in the last year ...
thenational.scot/news/20044553.scottish-independence-poll-dont-knows-leads-boost-no-side/
'I don’t think Scots language will be normalised until after independence,' says Billy Kay
thenational.scot/news/20106746.i-dont-think-scots-language-will-normalised-independence--says-billy-kay/
Scottish independence: SNP needs to focus on the economy and public services, not Indyref2 – Scotsman comment
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Scottish independence vote 'almost certainly not in 2023', activist claims: THERE is not enough time to legislate for, prepare for, and hold ...
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Spring statement 2022: Chancellor Rishi Sunak must tackle Tory cost-of-living crisis or case for Scottish independence will grow – Alison Thewliss MP
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Ministers refuse to commit to avoiding court battle over Scottish independence referendum legal advice
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Scotland's civic nationalism will be about freedom and equality - unlike England's
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Queen's Jubilee: Royal family sent to Scotland for celebration: MEMBERS of the royal family are being sent across the UK, including Scotland ...
thenational.scot/news/20127152.queens-jubilee-royal-family-heading-scotland-celebration/
Anas Sarwar called to drop pro-independence council candidates by Tories: THE Scottish Tory spokesperson for local government has demanded that the Scottish ...
thenational.scot/news/20029926.anas-sarwar-called-drop-pro-independence-council-candidates-tories/
Arbroath Scottish independence rally to show 'unity is bedrock of Yes movement'`: THOUSANDS of independence supporters are expected to descend on Arbroath on ...
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Salmond: Separate independence campaign from 'incompetent' Scottish Government: ALEX Salmond has suggested that the campaign for Scottish independence should be ...
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Plans to hold Scottish independence referendum to be unveiled soon, says Patrick Harvie
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Indyref2 won't come in 2023 if we fall into the trap of saying it won't: THERE seems to be something of a consensus of opinion here that we are not going to have ...
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Scottish independence referendum bill 'could go to court', says Commons brief: HOUSE of Commons researchers have concluded that the row over a ...
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The SNP has missed its chance for Scottish independence: One of the more interesting phenomena in the Scottish media microculture has been the emergence of a ...
newstatesman.com/politics/scotland/2022/03/the-snp-has-missed-its-chance-for-scottish-independence
Kevin McKenna: Why war in Ukraine helps make the case for Scottish independence more vital
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