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Referendum round-up: Ten days to go | Referendum round-up: Ten days to go |
(about 5 hours later) | |
It's ten days to go until the referendum and, as the debate is ramping up, it can be be easy to lose track - but we're here to help. | |
Every day, we'll have a round-up of the big referendum stories, the small referendum stories, and the weird ones from the far-flung corners of the internet. | Every day, we'll have a round-up of the big referendum stories, the small referendum stories, and the weird ones from the far-flung corners of the internet. |
We'll also take a look at what you've been saying on Twitter, Facebook, Reddit, and other social media sites. | We'll also take a look at what you've been saying on Twitter, Facebook, Reddit, and other social media sites. |
So, here's what's been going on today. | So, here's what's been going on today. |
Gordon's timetable | Gordon's timetable |
Former Labour Prime Minister Gordon Brown has set out a timetable for further devolution in the event of a "No" vote. | Former Labour Prime Minister Gordon Brown has set out a timetable for further devolution in the event of a "No" vote. |
He said plans should be set out by the end of October with legislation put before Westminster in January 2015. | He said plans should be set out by the end of October with legislation put before Westminster in January 2015. |
A Downing Street spokesman told the BBC: "We welcome this Labour initiative and we are content with the proposed timetable." | A Downing Street spokesman told the BBC: "We welcome this Labour initiative and we are content with the proposed timetable." |
Mr Brown's announcement comes a day after George Osborne told the BBC a "plan of action" would be set out in the next few days to give "more powers to Scotland". | Mr Brown's announcement comes a day after George Osborne told the BBC a "plan of action" would be set out in the next few days to give "more powers to Scotland". |
Don't panic, Darling | Don't panic, Darling |
Better Together chairman Alistair Darling denies his campaign is panicking after Chancellor George Osborne's promise of a timetable for further devolution in the event of a "No" vote. | Better Together chairman Alistair Darling denies his campaign is panicking after Chancellor George Osborne's promise of a timetable for further devolution in the event of a "No" vote. |
First Minister Alex Salmond called the proposal a "panicky" attempt to "bribe" Scots as opinion polls tighten, with one suggesting "Yes" is ahead. | First Minister Alex Salmond called the proposal a "panicky" attempt to "bribe" Scots as opinion polls tighten, with one suggesting "Yes" is ahead. |
When speaking to BBC Radio 4's Today programme, Mr Darling acknowledged that the referendum race was "clearly very tight" but said there was no panic. | When speaking to BBC Radio 4's Today programme, Mr Darling acknowledged that the referendum race was "clearly very tight" but said there was no panic. |
Aye Spy | Aye Spy |
A quarter of Scots believe the security agency MI5 is working with the UK Government to ensure there will not be a "Yes" vote in the referendum. | A quarter of Scots believe the security agency MI5 is working with the UK Government to ensure there will not be a "Yes" vote in the referendum. |
News website Buzzfeed commissioned a YouGov poll which also suggested 19% of those polled believe the referendum result will probably be rigged. | News website Buzzfeed commissioned a YouGov poll which also suggested 19% of those polled believe the referendum result will probably be rigged. |
And 42% think there could be a cover-up surrounding new oil reserves found in the North Sea. | And 42% think there could be a cover-up surrounding new oil reserves found in the North Sea. |
1,084 Scots took part in the poll on 3 September. | 1,084 Scots took part in the poll on 3 September. |
Cumming to Scotland | Cumming to Scotland |
You may know him best from Hollywood blockbuster films like The Flinstones in Viva Rock Vegas, Spy Kids and X-Men 2, but Alan Cumming's latest role has taken him to the referendum campaign trail. | You may know him best from Hollywood blockbuster films like The Flinstones in Viva Rock Vegas, Spy Kids and X-Men 2, but Alan Cumming's latest role has taken him to the referendum campaign trail. |
Starring alongside Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, the pro-independence actor has been in Glasgow to campaign for a "Yes" vote. | Starring alongside Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, the pro-independence actor has been in Glasgow to campaign for a "Yes" vote. |
Our reporter James Cook caught up with the Aberfeldy actor to ask him: "What's it got to do with you?" | Our reporter James Cook caught up with the Aberfeldy actor to ask him: "What's it got to do with you?" |
His response: "What's it got to do with David Cameron?" | His response: "What's it got to do with David Cameron?" |
The penny drops | The penny drops |
Everyone's favourite referendum subject, the pound, has fallen to its lowest level in 10 months. | Everyone's favourite referendum subject, the pound, has fallen to its lowest level in 10 months. |
The currency fell 1% against the dollar in early trading to $1.6159, and also fell almost 1% against the euro to 1.2480 euros. | The currency fell 1% against the dollar in early trading to $1.6159, and also fell almost 1% against the euro to 1.2480 euros. |
Shares have also dropped in a number of Scottish-based firms. | Shares have also dropped in a number of Scottish-based firms. |
Standard Life fell 3%, Royal Bank of Scotland 2.4%, and Lloyds Banking Group 2.7%. | Standard Life fell 3%, Royal Bank of Scotland 2.4%, and Lloyds Banking Group 2.7%. |
Royal Baby II | Royal Baby II |
Good news - another royal baby is expected as the Duchess of Cambridge is pregnant with her and Prince William's second child. | Good news - another royal baby is expected as the Duchess of Cambridge is pregnant with her and Prince William's second child. |
First Minister Alex Salmond tweeted: "Congratulations & best wishes to the Earl & Countess of Strathearn. Wonderful to hear they're expecting their second baby - very happy news!" | First Minister Alex Salmond tweeted: "Congratulations & best wishes to the Earl & Countess of Strathearn. Wonderful to hear they're expecting their second baby - very happy news!" |
Interestingly, journalist Iain Martin posed the question: "Will royal baby make a difference in the referendum?". Which he went on to answer: "Many thousands of words will be wasted on this. But no, it won't make any difference." | Interestingly, journalist Iain Martin posed the question: "Will royal baby make a difference in the referendum?". Which he went on to answer: "Many thousands of words will be wasted on this. But no, it won't make any difference." |
That's that then. | That's that then. |
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