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First minister escalates constitutional stand-off with UK government as she signals referendum by end of 2023
Challenge to Sturgeon’s caution over making break with sterling as party chiefs focus on Tory failings
Sterling or euro? Options for an independent Scotland
Both unionists and separatists see advantage in postponing a new Scottish independence vote, but delay cannot be infinite
Sturgeon confident that impasse over another referendum will be resolved in her favour
First minister gives no details in Scottish ruling party conference speech on when or how she hopes to hold a vote
Resolution adds to pressure on Nicola Sturgeon to set out Scotland referendum plan
Delegates to annual gathering have blocked debate on alternatives to referendum to achieve separation from UK
First minister stops short of setting date for legislation aiming at second poll
Nevertheless, the SNP has put a new independence referendum at the heart of its deal with the Greens
Removing nuclear weapons from Faslane and Coulport has been identified as a priority if Scots vote to leave the UK
Contingency plans for Trident consider US and France if no long-term lease possible on navy facilities such as Faslane
Appointment of two Green party ministers seals power-sharing deal with SNP
Scotland secretary says referendum could happen if more than 60% of voters consistently wanted one
Agreement will create governing majority in Edinburgh that could pressure UK government for second independence vote
Data highlight fiscal challenge country would face in event of independence
Prime minister and Labour leader both have reasons to avoid talks with first minister
Cabinet office minister’s remarks draw sceptical response from Scottish National party
Complaints allege that money raised for independence referendum campaign was spent on other things
Scottish first minister responds after Gove remarks that referendum unlikely before general election
Nicola Sturgeon raises possibility of ministerial positions, citing desire for greater co-operation
Party’s performance on education, health and social care could have big implications for goal of Scottish independence
Low vote for Alba party strengthens hand of successor Nicola Sturgeon as first minister
A principled review of the UK’s constitutional compact would help end the stand-off over independence
Cabinet Office minister says such measures are not needed to counter cause of Scottish independence
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