Not for walking away (Beatrice Wishart)
In conversations with women of all ages about the referendum, many have the same questions about independence as men.
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Fly in the yes/SNP ointment (Magnie Stewart)
I am totally amazed that the Yes Campaign/SNP is managing to close the gap in the opinion polls with nothing more than emotive propaganda.
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If Danus Skene wishes to flagellate himself over his perception of the part his ancestors played in British colonial history that of course is his
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Keep it fair (Douglas Young)
I read the letter “Importance of the Vote” (Shetland Times, 9th May) and realised why people might vote “no” in the referendum. To debunk every…
READ FULL STORYBillions plundered (Colin Hunter)
In reply to Neill Hall (Squandered billions, The Shetland Times, 28th February) regarding the undervalued sale of Royal Mail, there are indeed many precedences of
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Autonomy campaign criticised for ‘lack of ambition’
Criticism has been levelled against council leaders for failing to aim high in their negotiations with Scottish and Westminster governments for greater island autonomy.
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Women for independence group launched
The newly-formed Shetland Women for Independence held their public launch in Islesburgh on Thursday night.
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Scott critical of Labour’s referendum softness
Shetland MSP Tavish Scott said that Scottish Labour needs to wheel out some of its big guns to shore up a “soft” west of Scotland…
READ FULL STORYMore about the future (Brian Nugent)
I am not a member of the SNP. I will be voting “yes” in September. The referendum is about more than one political party; it
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Profile will increase, says Mullay
Pro-union campaigners say they are playing the “long game” ahead of September’s referendum on Scottish independence.
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