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Christians for Independence: ‘We want to make sure Christians aren’t squeezed...
September’s referendum may never have been on the agenda had it not been for SNP MSP Dave Thompson The Nationalists owe their one-seat victory in 2007 to his request for a recount in the Highlands and...
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Scottish independence: Orange Lodge registers to campaign for a ‘No’ vote
The Grand Orange Lodge has registered as a “permitted participant” in the Scottish referendum campaign. Registration with the Electoral Commission means the Orange Lodge would be able to spend up to...
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Schoolgirl aged 12 covered in blood after being glassed by flying bottle at...
Police are appealing for help to find the thugs who left a schoolgirl covered in blood at an Orange walk. Kellsie Lynch, 12, was gashed by a flying bottle when a fight broke out as she watched the...
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Free Church (Continuing) examines Scottish Government’s independence proposals
We are all aware that a referendum on Scottish independence is to be held in September, writes Rev David M Blunt of the Free Church (Continuing). The question we will be asked is, “Should Scotland be...
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Orange march in Edinburgh for No vote is given the go-ahead
An Orange Order march planned for Edinburgh just days before the independence referendum has been given the go-ahead. The march by up to 15,000 people is scheduled for Saturday, September 13 – the...
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Scottish Christians ponder yes or no to independence in Church magazine
The big question Scots are facing, yes or no to an independent Scotland, is the cover story in the September edition of the Church of Scotland’s independent magazine Life and Work, out now. Leading...
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Christian politicians put both sides of referendum debate
CARE for Scotland has produced a leaflet which puts forward the views of two Christian politicians on opposing sides of the independence referendum argument. Murdo Fraser, Mid-Scotland and Fife...
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Scottish independence: Church of Scotland ministers back ‘Yes’ vote
More than 30 Church of Scotland ministers have signed a declaration of support for Scottish independence. They believe a “Yes” vote will create a more socially just Scotland and rid the country of...
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Kirk makes initial submission on further Scottish devolution
The Church of Scotland has made its initial submission to the Smith Commission on further devolved powers for Scotland. Convener of the Church and Society Council, Rev Sally Foster Fulton says of the...
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Civic leaders: Smith Commission needs ‘people power’ to decide on Scottish devo
The makeup of the Smith Commission on more powers for Holyrood has been called into question by a letter from senior representatives of civic Scotland, who warn that “a vital component is missing from...
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