The 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. Continue reading →

Britain 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. Continue reading →

Theresa 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. Continue reading →

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on Monday demanded a new independence referendum to be held in late 2018 or early 2019. Continue reading →

“I believe the Scottish government is thinking very, very seriously about going for an independence referendum.” Continue reading →

Scotland’s Parliament could attempt to block Britain from leaving the European Union, the Scottish leader said Sunday. Continue reading →

A 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. Continue reading →

Prominent Quebec sovereigntists say they hope pro-independence Scots fight to ensure London delivers on its referendum-campaign promises of new powers for Scotland. Continue reading →

Queen Elizabeth II has made her first comments about this week’s Scottish independence vote, urging Scots to “think very carefully about the future.” Continue reading →

The leader of a Quebec political party that advocates for independence has a message for Scotland ahead of the country’s referendum. Continue reading →