Scottish Independence
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Scotland’s Nicola Sturgeon resigns, says ‘physical and mental impact’ of job take tollSturgeon's announcement caught political observers by surprise and prompted comparisons to Jacinda Ardern's recent sudden resignation as New Zealand's leader.PoliticsFeb 15, 2023
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U.K. election results put Scottish independence back in spotlightA majority of Scottish voters voted against independence in 2014, but now that a separatist, anti-Brexit party has won a landslide in the U.K. election, the push to revisit the question appears to have gained strength.PoliticsDec 13, 2019
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‘We pulled it off, didn’t we?’: Boris Johnson secures majority in the U.K.With 649 of the 650 results declared on Friday, the Conservatives had 364 seats and the main opposition Labour Party 203.WorldDec 13, 2019
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Scottish parliament backs bid for a second independence referendumThe Scottish parliament on Tuesday backed a bid to hold a new independence referendum in 2018 or 2019, but the British government immediately rejected the proposal.WorldMar 28, 2017
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UK Parliament gives Theresa May the power to begin BrexitBritain lurched closer to leaving the European Union Monday when Parliament stopped resisting and gave Prime Minister Theresa May the power to file for divorce from the bloc.WorldMar 14, 2017
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British PM Theresa May to reject Scottish referendum demand: reportTheresa May is preparing to reject Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's demand for an independence referendum on the eve of the UK's exit from the EU.PoliticsMar 13, 2017
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Scotland’s leader wants a second independence vote before BrexitScottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on Monday demanded a new independence referendum to be held in late 2018 or early 2019.WorldMar 13, 2017
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Scotland may be set to call a second independence referendum next year"I believe the Scottish government is thinking very, very seriously about going for an independence referendum."PoliticsFeb 23, 2017
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Scottish leader may try to block ‘Brexit’ as turmoil spreadsScotland's Parliament could attempt to block Britain from leaving the European Union, the Scottish leader said Sunday.MoneyJun 26, 2016
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German president draws ire of Parti Quebecois for unity commentsA week after the Scottish referendum, Germany's president has created a minor stir in Quebec by remarking he's happy Quebec never separated from Canada.CanadaSep 27, 2014
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