Scottish nationalists look for referendum on independence

The SNP set out its vision for a referendum on Scottish independence today.

First Minister Alex Salmond launched a White Paper for a vote on constitutional reform, and declared: “It’s time for the people to have their say on Scotland’s future.”

The St Andrew’s Day announcement was aimed at paving the way for the referendum which the Scottish National Party hopes to see next year.

But opposition parties in the Scottish Parliament have vowed to block the move.