Author Archives: Severin Carrell, Nicholas Watt

Alistair Darling and Charles Kennedy lined up for Scottish pro-union drive

Labour and Liberal Democrats hope David Cameron will take lower profile as main parties plan focus on economyAlistair Darling, Charles Kennedy and the former Tory leader in Scotland, Annabel Goldie, are being lined up as the main faces of the pro-union… Continue reading »

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Scottish independence: Alex Salmond sets poll date – and defies London

SNP leader says referendum will be held in 2014 putting Holyrood and Westminster on course for constitutional clashThe United Kingdom was on track for a grave constitutional clash on Tuesday night after Alex Salmond pledged to defy an attempt by London… Continue reading »

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