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British Prime Minister Theresa May. Picture: AFP

Scotland independence from britain

Sturgeon to urge May to think again on independence vote

By Reuters

May has stoked anger among the Scottish nationalists by blocking their demands for a new independence referendum.

  • Referendum cupcakes featuring a Scottish Saltire, (L) a Union flag (R) and a question mark (Below) symbolising the 'undecided voter' are pictured at a bakery in Edinburgh, Scotland, on 16 September 2014. Picture: AFP.

    Sturgeon: Scotland demands new independence vote before Brexit

    Scots rejected independence by 55-45% in a referendum in September 2014, though the vote energised Scottish politics and support for the SNP has surged since then.

    1502 days ago
  • FILE: Salmond accused Britain’s three main political parties of winning last Thursday's referendum by 55-45 percent by making a false promise of new powers.

    Salmond says Scots tricked out of independence

    This follows a dispute about how and when to give Scotland more powers.

    2406 days ago
  • A woman leaves a polling station after casting her vote in Edinburgh, Scotland, on 18 September 2014, during a referendum on Scotland's independence.Picture: AFP.

    Scots vote to stay with the UK

    Unionists had warned independence would usher in financial, economic and political uncertainty.

    2408 days ago
  • FILE: A pro-independence supporter wearing a kilt holds the Scottish flag as people gather for a rally in Edinburgh. Picture: AFP.

    Scots referendum stirs Kashmiri demands

    Kashmir has been divided between India & Pakistan since a war after independence from Britain in 1947.

    2409 days ago
  • A woman leaves a polling station after casting her vote in Edinburgh, Scotland, on 18 September 2014, during a referendum on Scotland's independence.Picture: AFP.

    Scottish independence: A battle between hearts and minds

    Millions are today casting their votes on whether Scotland should become an independent country.

    2409 days ago
  • Referendum cupcakes featuring a Scottish Saltire, (L) a Union flag (R) and a question mark (Below) symbolising the 'undecided voter' are pictured at a bakery in Edinburgh, Scotland, on 16 September 2014. Picture: AFP.

    Voting begins in Scotland

    Millions of Scots are voting for either a seperation from or to remain under the British government.

    2409 days ago
  • Referendum cupcakes featuring a Scottish Saltire, (L) a Union flag (R) and a question mark (Below) symbolising the 'undecided voter' are pictured at a bakery in Edinburgh, Scotland, on 16 September, 2014. Picture: AFP.

    Scottish support for independence lags

    Surveys showed support for independence at 48 percent compared with 52 percent backing for the union.

    2410 days ago
  • DILE:A pro-independence supporter holds a "Yes" flag as Scottish MP Jim Murphy addresses pro-union "Better Together" campaign supporters in Edinburgh on 8 September, 2014. Picture: AFP.

    Scotland: 'Yes' campaigners lambasted

    Economist Alan Greenspan has dismissed the independence campaign’s promises as implausible.

    2410 days ago
  • The pro-independence campaign has argued the only guarantee of more powers is to vote for them.  Picture: AFP.

    Scotland ready for vote

    In under 48 hours, the Scots will vote on whether they will remain within the UK or be independent.

    2411 days ago
  • FILE: A pro-independence supporter holds a "Yes" flag as Scottish MP Jim Murphy addresses pro-union "Better Together" campaign supporters in Edinburgh on 8 September, 2014. Picture: AFP.

    Silent Europe aghast at possible breakup of Britain

    Many fear such a split would foreshadow a British exit from the European Union.

    2415 days ago
  • Scottish Wimbledon champion Andy Murray. Picture: Facebook.

    IOC to respect Scotland vote, athletes protected

    For Scottish athletes to compete under an independent flag, they would need a national Olympic committee.

    2418 days ago
  • A pro-independence supporter holds a "Yes" flag as Scottish MP Jim Murphy addresses pro-union "Better Together" campaign supporters in Edinburgh on 8 September, 2014. Picture: AFP.

    Poll shows Scottish independence vote too close to call

    The number of people saying they would vote “No” to independence had dropped to 39 percent.

    2418 days ago
  • British Prime Minister David Cameron. Picture: Leon Neal/AFP

    UK scrambles as Scottish independence referendum nears

    Britain promised a range of new powers for Scotland if it chooses to stay within the UK.

    2419 days ago
  • British Prime Minister David Cameron. Picture: AFP.

    Cameron: Scotland should stay in Britain

    David Cameron will make the case for the economic benefits of Scotland staying in the United Kingdom.

    2430 days ago
  • Alex Salmond. Picture: AFP.

    Scotland ready for TV independence debate

    It will be the last real public chance to reach a large audience for the pro separatists.

    2433 days ago
  • FILE: A pro-independence supporter wearing a kilt holds the Scottish flag as people gather for a rally in Edinburgh. Picture: AFP.

    'Scottish independence growing less likely'

    There's a 79% chance people will reject the chance to end the union with England.

    2487 days ago
  • Britain’s best-selling author JK Rowling. Picture: AFP.

    Rowling against Scottish independence

    JK Rowling said she was concerned about the economic impact of Scotland going it alone.

    2508 days ago
  • FILE: A pro-independence supporter wearing a kilt holds the Scottish flag as people gather for a rally in Edinburgh. Picture: AFP.

    Gambler: Scots will reject independence

    A man has wagered £400,000 in what bookies say is one of the world’s biggest political bets.

    2508 days ago
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