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  • Scottish independence: Report highlights EU membership facts

    Scottish Secretary comments on expert report that says independent Scotland would face lengthy wait for EU membership.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Scottish independence referendum: Personal finance pack launched

    Latest In the Know factsheet highlights how the UK helps safeguard the finances of Scottish people.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Chancellor: 1400 reasons why we’re better off together

    As part of the UK, Scotland’s finances are stronger – the Treasury calculates every year this is worth £1400 for every person in Scotland.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Chief Secretary speaks at the launch of the Scotland Analysis paper on fiscal policy and sustainability

    Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Danny Alexander speaks at the launch of the latest Scotland Analysis fiscal paper in Edinburgh.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Scottish people will be £1,400 better off as part of the UK analysis shows

    Every Scottish man, woman and child benefits from a £1,400 UK Dividend as part of the UK, new analysis shows.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Tax Freedom Day in Scotland could move back two weeks under independence

    Taxpayers in an independent Scotland could face working even longer before reaching tax freedom.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Scottish government challenged to set out start costs for independence

    Independent research based on Quebec setting up a new state estimates that it could cost up to one percent of a country’s GDP to establish the new systems required to run a newly independent state.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 5 reasons to keep the UK pound

    The currency isn’t just about the notes and coins in your pocket. Get the facts.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • More powers for Scottish government

    A ‘no’ vote in this year’s referendum does not mean ‘no’ to change, says Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Scottish independence referendum: Benefits of UK are clear

    The benefits of the UK are clear, the plans for independence are not says Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Letter from the Chief Secretary to John Swinney on the Scottish government white paper

    Danny Alexander writes to the Scottish government finance minister to challenge the lack of analysis in the Scottish government white paper.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Chief Secretary challenges lack of analysis in Scottish government white paper

    In a letter to the Scottish government Finance Minister, Danny Alexander says fundamental questions around independence remain unanswered.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Scotland. UK. 10 Myths. 10 Facts.

    What would happen to Scotland if we became independent? Read the myths, and realities, of the Scottish independence debate.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Chief Secretary to Scottish businesses, 'we are all better off as part of the UK'

    Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Danny Alexander speaks at the Scottish Council for Development and Industry.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Danny Alexander on Scottish Independence Referendum myths

    Scottish Independence White Paper myths must be debunked, says Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Danny Alexander.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Scottish independence referendum: Our place in the world

    Scottish Secretary says being part of the UK gives us a bigger role on the world stage.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Scotland analysis: work and pensions paper

    What Scottish independence would mean for social security, pensions and helping people into work.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Scottish independence referendum: 5 facts with 5 months to go

    There’s just 5 months until Scotland makes a big decision about its future. Make sure you’re in the know.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Defence in Scotland

    Armed Forces Minister has said 'UK defence is better together' during a visit to Royal Air Force air defence headquarters in Scotland.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Defence Secretary visits Scotland

    Philip Hammond was in Scotland today visiting Scottish veterans, and workers at Thales Optronics in Glasgow.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government