Osborne to rule out Scotland sharing sterling

The Chancellor's expected to formally announce later Scotland wouldn't be able to keep the pound if it chooses to become independent.

George Osborne will give a speech in Edinburgh calling on voters to stay in the union - because of the 'economic security it brings'. The SNP's accused the government of trying to 'bully' Scots into voting 'no'. Meanwhile, a Scottish Labour MEP says he can understand why the UK may not want to share sterling. David Martin says Scotland could opt for its own currency:

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