Look back on the independence debate on Holyrood Live The Scottish government wants to hold a new referendum in the second half of 2020, pointing to Brexit as a "material change in circumstances".

Ten years after the independence referendum, Scotland cannot leave behind its ... settling the matter has been to call a parliamentary debate this afternoon, at which they’ll no doubt trot ...

Alex Salmond's claim that the independence referendum in 2014 was a once in a generation opportunity was a turn of phrase and not meant to be taken literally, an SNP MSP has said.

The latest in a series of BBC television debates, ahead of the Scottish independence referendum, came from Portree, on Skye. On the panel: Labour MSP Jenny Marra, Scottish Transport Minister Keith ...

The previous Conservative government steadfastly refused to consent to a second referendum ... was taking place about ...

Crucial week for Scotland's intention of holding a second independence referendum, when the UK Supreme Court begins on Tuesday hearing arguments in the dispute with London Scotland's government ...

has backed a yes vote in today's independence referendum for… Journalists must be allowed to cover Scotland's independence debate without fear of intimidation, union chiefs have said.

A disparate display of tone in the Holyrood debate on the independence referendum ... the people of Scotland - in his consultation document, due to be unleashed within a fortnight.

Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon said an independence referendum that could wrench apart the United Kingdom after Brexit should take place in the earlier part of the devolved parliament’s next ...

Political and academic opinion was also divided as to whether the Scottish parliament could legislate for a referendum. Ahead of the ruling, many on both sides of the constitutional debate were ...

The issues surrounding the potential reintroduction of lynx were on display during a Scottish Parliament debate on the issue that took place in 2023. While advocates highlighted the benefits of ...