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The concept of Scotland becoming independent without a dramatic "big bang" moment gained traction as Scottish Secretary of State Donald Dewar acknowledged that home rule is an ongoing process. Dewar stated that the devolution settlement is not rigid and can be adjusted through experience and consent, leaving the
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The plan by Prime Minister Tony Blair to grant increased autonomy to Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland has backfired, analysts say, not only failing to stave off the threat of separatism but also fuelling nationalist sentiments in England itself. The union of the United Kingdom is now under threat, with
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The controversy surrounding the BBC's decision to deny Scotland its own Six o'clock News program has sparked widespread outrage in Scotland, with the ruling Scottish National Party (SNP) labeling the move as a "dictratorial control" that smacks of London-centric arrogance. The reaction in Scotland
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The BBC's failure to consider devolving the Six O'Clock News to Scotland has sparked widespread criticism, with many questioning the corporation's commitment to regional reporting and its ability to deliver high-quality news programming. The polling data suggests a 50-50 split among Scots on the
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The Scottish Tories are set to launch a commission report calling for a reformed House of Lords with a senate, featuring equal representation for Scotland, England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The proposal, led by Sir Malcolm Rifkind's commission, aims to address concerns that England's interests are
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Gordon Brown, the Chancellor, has launched a high-profile counter-attack against Scottish Nationalism, arguing that Scotland's economic future is bound inextricably with England and that separation would be costly. Citing economic statistics, he argues that Scotland's top 50 private sector employers have a significant presence in England,
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The debate over Scottish independence has been characterized by a lack of accuracy and a failure to present credible economic alternatives. In their pursuit of separatism, the Scottish National Party (SNP) has perpetuated a series of economic myths that have been repeatedly debunked. This article will examine the SNP'
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Scots Secretary Donald Dewar warned that independence could have severe consequences for Scotland, with over 230,000 jobs potentially lost and a significant impact on the country's public spending. Dewar claimed that an independent Scotland would have to slash spending by £1 billion to meet the criteria for
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Scotland's companies have managed to buck the economic trend in the rest of the UK, with average profit margins rising to 11.4% in the first quarter of 1998, compared to the UK average of 8.1%. The country's strong performance is attributed to its unique
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Prime Minister Tony Blair has launched a fierce attack on the Scottish National Party (SNP), accusing them of aiming to wrench Scotland out of the United Kingdom and having no policies beyond separatism. Addressing newly selected Labour candidates in Edinburgh, Blair spoke of a "choice of two futures"
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Labour's commitment to spend £4 billion extra in Scotland over the next three years is a complex issue, with both economic and political implications. Scottish First Minister Donald Dewar has presented this as a significant investment in social services, particularly in healthcare and education. However, the real-terms increase
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Morocco coach Henri Michel has advised Scotland's national football team against complacency ahead of their crucial Group A match at the 1998 FIFA World Cup in St Etienne. The Scots, who have yet to reach the second round in their eight World Cup finals appearances, are on the
