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"Hello, I'm the crazy man from the election," is the phrase Stuart Hill uses to introduce himself on the doorsteps of prospective voters. The dark horse candidate, who is campaigning for Shetland and Orkney independence, is more than aware of his previous position as a figure of ridicule in the S... Read more...
Local SNP convener Robbie McGregor says he is "very happy" that a second independence referendum is on the cards. (more…) Read more...
The resurgent Shetland brach of the SNP had a good representation at the party's national conference in Perth last weekend which saw Nicola Sturgeon officially take over the party leadership from Alex Salmond. (more…) Read more...
An expected turn out of 80 per cent was being forecast for the independence referendum in Shetland at 5.30pm. By late afternoon, around 50 per cent of the local electorate had cast their votes. Turnout for each of the 28 Polling Stations varied, with figures of 32 per cent in Unst Sout... Read more...
Two years ago Prime Minister David Cameron refused to allow a third question of a "devo-max" option on the Scottish referendum ballot paper. Why should we now believe promises of unspecified special powers from him or any of the other last-minute Westminster politicians and their big business int... Read more...
Voters in the isles will overwhelmingly reject independence, according to isles MSP Tavish Scott. (more…) Read more...