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11/01/2012
Cameron Opposes Scotland's Call For Independence
Britain’s Prime Minister has urged Scotland to reject calls for independence if a referendum is held on the subject.
David Cameron has said that he believes in the Union and that a break –up would be damaging to UK economy.
Scotland’s First Minister, Alex Salmond, has said that intends to hold the referendum in 2014 but it is understood that any vote would be unlawful without the approval of the coalition. Despite this the Scottish Government insists it will go ahead with a referendum.
The Liberal Democrats, Labour and the Conservatives are opposed the to Scottish Independence and say they will fight against the referendum that is supported by Mr Salmond’s Scottish National Party (SNP).
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David Cameron has said that he believes in the Union and that a break –up would be damaging to UK economy.
Scotland’s First Minister, Alex Salmond, has said that intends to hold the referendum in 2014 but it is understood that any vote would be unlawful without the approval of the coalition. Despite this the Scottish Government insists it will go ahead with a referendum.
The Liberal Democrats, Labour and the Conservatives are opposed the to Scottish Independence and say they will fight against the referendum that is supported by Mr Salmond’s Scottish National Party (SNP).
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'Modest Progress' Emerges Out Of Moore Salmond Talks
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