Wednesday, 22 February 2012 20:54

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By a Newsnet reporter

The UK government wants to bounce Scotland into holding the independence referendum in September next year, under proposals aired today by Secretary of State for Scotland Michael Moore.  

Mr Moore set out the approach on Wednesday afternoon during an appearance before the Commons Scottish Affairs Committee.

Wednesday, 22 February 2012 16:53

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Secretary of State for Scotland Michael Moore has dismissed as "cheek" a request from SNP MP Stuart Hosie that the UK government specify what additional powers would be offered to the Scottish Parliament in the event of a no vote in the independence referendum.

Wednesday, 22 February 2012 15:19

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The confusion that has emerged at the heart of the Conservative party on the issue of further devolution for Scotland was further apparent today when UK PM David Cameron refused to reveal what extra powers might be devolved if Scotland opts to reject independence.

The Tory leader was asked by SNP MP Angus MacNeil to name one power that he considered appropriate as part of the “further devolution” package he said last week could be put “on the table” in the event of a win for the No campaign.