Indyref2

A majority of Scots say Holyrood should have the right to decide on holding a fresh referendum on independence, a new poll has found.

Brexit secretary Michael Russell has raised the prospect of a second independence referendum without the approval of Westminster.

Scotland would not necessarily have to have a second independence referendum to leave the United Kingdom, a senior SNP MP has said.

A new poll has found that half of voters would back Scottish independence in a referendum after Brexit.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was last night urged by a leading figure in the SNP to produce a new independence white paper to build momentum for a second referendum.

SNP must show they care more for the common weal than for the ideology of independence given the dangers posed by Brexit, writes Joyce McMillan.

Thousands of Scottish independence supporters could cause major disruption in the heart of Edinburgh this weekend as part of a proposed protest.

Nicola Sturgeon has hit back after Theresa May called on the SNP to forget about Scottish independence and instead concentrate on the “day to day issues that matter to people in Scotland”.

Independence supporters have accused a Scottish government quango of acting unlawfully by denying the use of a park in Edinburgh for what they are calling “the biggest independence rally yet”.

The organisers of a major Scottis independence march, dubbed 'the biggest independence rally yet' face a crisis after being denied access to Holyrood Park in Edinburgh to stage their event.

A second referendum on Scottish independence would require a further vote on the terms of ‘divorce’ talks between Scotland and the UK, Liberal Democrat leader Sir Vince Cable has said.

The SNP made two newsworthy announcements yesterday – the first declaring that a date for Indyref2 wouldn’t be announced at conference – and the second that they plan a ‘day of action’ on the issue at the end of this month.

Independence supporters will gather almost four years on from Scotland’s referendum in Glasgow this weekend.

The decision to screen Mel Gibson’s Braveheart in the centre of Glasgow ahead of pro-independence rally has been slammed by Yes supporters and Unionists.

Organisers of major rallies in support of Scottish independence have become embroiled in a dispute over the proceeds of cash donations made at the events.

An “increasing number” of Scots believe independence provides the best future for the country, Nicola Sturgeon told MSPs on Holyrood’s return from its summer break.

Jacob Rees-Mogg has said Scotland should be allowed to hold a second referendum on independence – but not for around 20 years.

A mass rally in support of Scottish independence is to go ahead in Inverness this afternoon.

Thousands of campaigners have taken to Bannockburn on the 704th anniversary as part on an independence rally.