Independence vote ‘not a test of Scottishness’

The independence referendum is not a test of Scottishness, but a test of common sense, former chancellor Alistair Darling has insisted.

The Better Together leader claimed the best way to change Scotland was to remain in the UK, but for the Scottish parliament to get new powers to redistribute wealth from the richest to the poorest.

He spoke out as the pro-UK campaign launched a new series of billboard adverts aimed at urging undecided voters to reject independence on September 18. The posters have slogans such as “I love my family, I’m saying no thanks” and “I love Scotland, I’m saying no thanks”.