First Minister John Swinney asked parliament to formally request the transfer of powers from the UK government to Scotland.

John Swinney will ask Parliament to formally request the transfer of powers from the UK government to allow a referendum on independence.

'The UK Government does not support independence or another referendum.' ...

John Swinney predicted Scots will vote for independence as a “fresh start” if given the chance in a second referendum.

The UK Supreme Court ruled that Holyrood cannot legislate for an independence referendum without Westminster approval. Here's ...

First Minister John Swinney has tabled a motion calling on the UK Government to make a Section 30 order, to devolve to Holyrood the powers needed for such a vote to take place.

Scotland could have a second independence referendum as soon as 2028, First Minister John Swinney has said. The SNP leader, who was facing other party leaders in a BBC Scotland Debate Night special in ...

The Scottish Parliament has voted for Westminster to transfer powers to Holyrood to allow a second independence referendum to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. First Minister John Swinney during the debate on independence for Scotland in the chamber of the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood, ...

Scottish lawmakers on Tuesday begin a two-day debate on First Minister Nicola Sturgeons call for an independence referendum -- a major headache for Prime Minister Theresa May as she prepares to launch ...