Government offers to bring forward new income tax powers for Scotland
Scottish secretary David Mundell says Holyrood could get new powers to set tax rates from April 2017, up to two years earlier than expected...
View ArticleWestminster offers to bring forward new income tax powers for Scotland
The Conservative government has offered to bring forward the introduction of major new devolved income tax powers for Scotland, in a bid to force the SNP’s Nicola Sturgeon into a political battle over...
View ArticleWestminster cuts could fuel demand for new independence vote – SNP
Stewart Hosie indicates party’s attitude towards calling for another referendum will depend on next UK government’s policies...
View ArticleScottish leaders’ debate: Sturgeon views on independence
Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon has declared that a vote for the Scottish National Party in next month’s Westminster elections “doesn’t mean that there will be another independence referendum”....
View ArticleScotland bill fails to honour devolution vow, says Sturgeon
First minister welcomes David Cameron’s promise to enshrine Holyrood parliament in law but says he has to go ‘a lot further’...
View ArticleHolyrood has got promised powers in full, says Scottish secretary
David Mundell says Tories are sticking to amendments in Scotland bill that will stop Westminster interfering in tax and welfare powers...
View ArticleScotland a year on from the referendum
As the first anniversary of the Scottish independence referendum approaches, the BBC's Stuart Nicolson looks at what has happened since - and what might happen next. What happened after the referendum?...
View ArticleScottish Labour party plans tax increase for richest with new devolved powers
Johann Lamont says party would use proposed extra powers for Scottish parliament to raise taxes to reinvest in public services...
View ArticleScotland could raise taxes to cancel cuts’ impact, says Deputy First Minister
The Holyrood Government could raise taxes to cancel out the impact of spending cuts in Scotland, the Deputy First Minister has said. John Swinney signalled that the administration was considering the...
View ArticleNew Scottish Parliament powers bill published
Proposed legislation to give new powers to the Scottish Parliament has been published by the UK government. The were set out after the "No" vote in September's independence referendum. Prime Minister...
View ArticleTV debate sees Sturgeon name SNP price for supporting Labour
Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon has said that, as part of a deal to keep Labour in power in Westminster, the Scottish National Party (SNP) will push for Scotland to have full control of all of...
View ArticleNick Clegg: the matter of Holyrood's tax powers must come out of the shadows
Deputy prime minister's remarks challenge Labour and the Tories to flesh out Scotland's options if independence is rejected...
View ArticleNicola Sturgeon gets advice from all sides
Image copyright Reuters Image caption Nicola Sturgeon delivered a speech in Edinburgh on the anniversary of the independence referendum vote Nicola Sturgeon is not short of advice on this referendum...
View ArticleScottish independence: Timetable on new Scots powers to be outlined 'in days'
UK Chancellor George Osborne has promised a timetable for further devolution if voters in Scotland reject independence at the ballot box. The pledge came on the day a YouGov poll suggested the Yes...
View ArticleAlex from Strichen and Dave from Chipping Norton
Image copyright Reuters Image caption Jeremy Corbyn asked questions emailed to him from voters during PMQs in the Commons on Wednesday Jeremy Corbyn, it seems, has already made a difference to Scottish...
View ArticleLiveReferendum anniversary & Scotland Live
Summary Live Reporting By Jo Perry and Laura Pettigrew All times stated are UK Get InvolvedGet Involved UpdateSturgeon speech: 'The future isn't set' Posted at 09:41 The first minister Nicola Sturgeon...
View ArticleThe sound of happiness
Image caption San Francisco Symphony at the Usher Hall proved to be "oustanding" Did you catch much at the Festival? For me, the customary eclectic mix. For example, over the weekend.... Pausing for...
View ArticleQueen's Speech 2015: Scotland to control 40% of tax and 60% of public spending
27 May 2015 From the section Scotland politics The Scottish Parliament will receive new powers to raise 40% of taxes and decide about 60% of public spending, the Queen's Speech has confirmed. The...
View ArticleDavid Cameron survives Scotland vote but there are dangers ahead
PM has to ensure SNP cannot push for quick referendum rerun and reassure Tories alarmed by plans to devolve more powers...
View ArticleScottish Tory leader's tax pledge is vintage 'year zero' politics
Ruth Davidson has performed a full 180 to call for devolved tax-cutting power. But she is unlikely to ever wield it...
View ArticleScotland votes 'No': What happens now?
Scotland has voted "No" to independence in the historic referendum on the nation's future. For now, that means it will continue to form an integral part of the UK - but for Scottish devolution, the...
View ArticleScottish Labour's income tax confusion leaves relaunch dented
Whether Scottish Labour's mis-step on devolving income tax was a muddle or an implosion, its opponents have a ready-made weapon to attack its relaunch...
View ArticleSecond reading for Scotland Bill in House of Commons
8 June 2015 From the section Scotland politics The debate in the House of Commons will end with a vote on whether the Scotland Bill can proceed to the next stage MPs will consider and vote on plans to...
View ArticleGeneral Election 2015: Cameron tells Scottish voters to back the Tories or...
Labour and the SNP are on “the same side” in a “coalition of chaos” and Scotland has a “once in a lifetime opportunity” to back the Conservatives, the Prime Minister and his Scottish party leader has...
View ArticleGeneral Election 2015: Cameron tells Scottish voters to back the Tories are...
Labour and the SNP are on “the same side” in a “coalition of chaos” and Scotland has a “once in a lifetime opportunity” to back the Conservatives, the Prime Minister and his Scottish party leader has...
View ArticleScotland Bill: Alistair Carmichael takes on SNP as he demands devolution of...
Alistair Carmichael, the former secretary of state for Scotland, has picked a fight with the SNP, demanding that state-owned property in Orkney and Shetland be devolved to local authorities rather than...
View ArticleDavid Cameron reignites English votes row as Scotland gets new tax powers
Prime minister wants to bar Scots MPs from parts of budget vote, as Labour is accused of being ‘duped’ by Tories...
View ArticleDavid Cameron visits Scotland for first time since Scottish referendum
Downing Street confirms that PM plans to diminish role of Scottish MPs as poll suggests SNP could hold balance of power after election...
View ArticleDavid Cameron set to confront Nicola Sturgeon over Scotland's demands for...
David Cameron and Nicola Sturgeon are set to clash over how much extra power should be devolved to Scotland following the SNP’s stunning success in the election. When they hold talks in Edinburgh, both...
View ArticleDavid Cameron says he could give Scotland more powers after meeting with...
David Cameron is open to “sensible suggestions” about devolving further powers to Scotland, he has said after a meeting with the country's First Minister. The Prime Minister said he would review his...
View ArticleScottish devolution: What next for Scotland?
27 May 2015 From the section Scotland politics As the new majority Conservative government gets down to business, the BBC's Hayley Jarvis looks at the plan for Scotland and what might happen next. Will...
View ArticleMore powers for Scotland - what does it mean?
By Andrew Black Political reporter, BBC Scotland 22 January 2015 From the section Scotland politics The UK government has published plans for new Scottish Parliament powers, in the wake of September's...
View ArticleSturgeon pumped up for showdown with Cameron as SNP demand 'priority...
Prime Minister David Cameron and Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon are set to lock horns over how much extra power should be devolved north of the border following the SNP’s stunning success in...
View ArticleScottish independence: Cameron backs giving Holyrood income tax power
Prime minister says proposals published by Scottish Tory leader would offer voters 'real powers with real consequences'...
View ArticleSNP to demand new powers for Scottish parliament after election landslide
Nicola Sturgeon to ask David Cameron for Holyrood control over income tax, borrowing, minimum wage and national insurance...
View ArticleGordon Brown cheerleads pledge for Scottish parliament's new powers
Former prime minister tours Scotland this week arguing the case for a no vote, citing further devolution and tax powers...
View ArticleScottish independence: Labour sets out tax and housing benefit devolution plan
With six months to go before referendum, party pledges income tax powers for Holyrood, including setting new 50p rate for richest...
View ArticleSNP will fight Westminster veto over welfare changes, says Nicola Sturgeon
First minister hits back as David Cameron pledges to prevent SNP from taking part in English-only votes...
View ArticleNicola Sturgeon puts education to the top of the class
Image caption First Minister Nicola Sturgeon meets pupils taking part in active maths and active literacy lessons at Craigentinny Primary School in Edinburgh Out of the mouths, eh? Nicola Sturgeon was...
View ArticleScotland will be left powerless if it stays in UK, says Nicola Sturgeon
SNP deputy first minister says rejecting independence will mean cuts as Westminster parties unwilling to devolve enough power...
View ArticleScottish independence: PM 'backs' giving Holyrood income tax power
Scottish Tory leader says Cameron 'stands foursquare' behind plan for Holyrood to cut income tax rates lower than rest of UK...
View ArticleScottish Labour to 'energise devolution' if Scotland says no to independence
Leader Johann Lamont says Holyrood would get more powers to set Scottish income tax and to reform housing benefit...
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