Author Archives: Severin Carrell
Alex Salmond: a canny political operator, but not infallible
The SNP leader is locked in battle with Westminster, the very place he loves and where he developed his lust for debateIt was the kind of superlative to which Alex Salmond has become accustomed. From the gothic majesty of Westminster’s central lobby, B… Continue reading
Scottish independence referendum: why autumn 2014?
Alex Salmond’s disclosure of when he wants to hold the referendum was unexpected but his preferred date was less soSo Alex Salmond has named the day he wants to see Scotland vote for divorce; well, if not the day, then the season. The referendum on Sco… Continue reading
SNP plans Scottish independence referendum for autumn 2014
David Cameron warns Alex Salmond he must get UK government’s approval for referendum or face conflict in courtsAlex Salmond has revealed he plans to stage his independence referendum in the autumn of 2014 after he resisted UK government demands to set … Continue reading
Alex Salmond puts ‘finishing touches’ to independence referendum plans
Scotland’s first minister says detailed plans for independence referendum will be published later this monthAlex Salmond will publish detailed plans for an independence referendum later this month, in an effort to regain the initiative after David Came… Continue reading
Scottish referendum backlash stuns Tories, but Salmond still faces dilemma
Briefing confusion on David Cameron’s proposed independence vote allows nationalists to take back the initiativeIf David Cameron wanted a strong reaction in Scotland, he succeeded. Barely 24 hours after he had revealed plans to help set up the referend… Continue reading
Scottish campaigners set out to revive hutting in 2012
Scandinavia is an influence on the rise in rural retreats for city dwellers, leading to the Thousand Huts campaignGerry Loose calls it “the long view”. Standing a few yards from his moss-carpeted wooden hut in a Stirlingshire forest, Loose gestures tow… Continue reading
Spending cuts threaten Scotland’s endangered species
Projects to protect red squirrels, sea eagles and beavers at risk over cuts imposed on main nature conservation agencyMajor projects to promote rare and endangered species such as red squirrels, sea eagles and beavers are being threatened by deep spend… Continue reading
Johann Lamont: Scottish Labour needs a quick revival
The new Scottish Labour leader faces the tough task of rebuilding the party before an independence referendumJohann Lamont has just landed one of the toughest jobs in British politics. She must resuscitate and revive a party that has been humiliated in… Continue reading
Two face prosecution over ‘fare dodger’ train row seen by 1.9m on YouTube
Man, 35, charged with assault and student, 19, reported to prosecutors after incident on Edinburgh to Perth trainTwo men involved in a dispute about an unpaid train ticket which was filmed by another passenger and posted on YouTube are facing prosecuti… Continue reading
Scottish Labour faces huge challenge, says new leader Johann Lamont
‘We didn’t listen. People want a party which will speak up for Scotland and act in their interests’Johann Lamont, the Scottish Labour party’s new leader, has admitted she faces a “huge challenge” to persuade voters the party will be the country’s stron… Continue reading