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Scottish First Minister resists referendum calls

Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond has dismissed fresh attempts at the Scottish Parliament to force an early referendum on independence.

Scottish First Minister resists referendum calls

Thu, 12 Jan, 2012 - 12:21

Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond has dismissed fresh attempts at the Scottish Parliament to force an early referendum on independence.

The First Minister insisted he will stick to his plan and put the question to a ballot in autumn 2014.

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