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Analysis: Project Fear worked in 2014 but would it work again to save Union, post Brexit and post Covid? WHEN it comes to the debate over Scottish independence people still believe it’s fundamentally “the economy stupid”. But has the pandemic coming on top of Brexit shifted the parameters of the debate? Earlier this week, the London School of Economics ruffled Nationalist feathers when it released a report suggesting the cost of independence to Scotland would be up to three times worse than that of Brexit with Scots facing the prospect of losing up to £2,800 a year if they said goodbye to the UK.
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Nicola Sturgeon s efforts to take Scotland out of the EU are gaining traction after the 20th consecutive poll put a Yes vote ahead last week. A PanelBase poll commissioned by The Times showed 52 percent of people in Scotland support IndyRef2. The poll puts the independence vote on 49 percent, with seven percent of voters undecided, meaning a referendum result with this breakdown would produce a 52 percent to 48 percent majority for secession. Ms Sturgeon s SNP is also looking
Alister Jack faced questions from Mhairi Black and Pete Wishart at Scottish Questions in the Commons ALISTER Jack has refused to explain how he believes the democratic will of the Scottish people can be realised. The Scottish Secretary, who was accused of being feart of indyref2, would not even countenance the prospect of a future referendum on independence under questioning from SNP MPs. That’s despite a 20th consecutive poll recently recording majority support for Yes. Demanding clarity from the Tory minister, Mhairi Black pointed out the material changes in circumstances since 2014: Brexit, three Conservative prime ministers Scots didn’t vote for and a sustained majority support for independence.
Galloway and West Dumfries MSP questions why no fines have been raised from fly-tipping
Finlay Carson has called for answers at Holyrood after claiming not one penny has been recovered on unauthorised disposals
Fly-tipping has become a huge problem since lockdown began. (Image: Jim McEwan)
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