Scotland will not be able to share the pound if it votes for independence.
Chancellor George Osborne issued the warning to voters ahead of September's referendum. Speaking in Edinburgh, he said the pound is not an asset that could be divided up after a "messy divorce". Mr Osborne said the issue exposed what he called 'the gaping chasm' at the core of the SNP's independence plans. Such a deal would "not work" and was "not going to happen", he said:
Man, 44, seriously injured in hospital after crash between Comrie and Rosyth
A 44-year-old man's seriously injured in hospital after a crash between Crombie and Rosyth yesterday (Wednesday).
John Swinney announces SNP leadership bid
John Swinney's launched his bid to become the new leader of the SNP and First Minister of Scotland.
Closures on A92 from TONIGHT for roadworks
There's going to be closures on the A92 from tonight (Sunday).
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