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McConnell accuses Salmond of spoiling for independence fight

First Minister Jack McConnell yesterday accused the SNP of spoiling for a fight with Westminster on a range of issues to whip up support for the key item on its agenda - a referendum on independence.

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ROBBIE DINWOODIE, Chief Scottish Political Correspondent

First Minister Jack McConnell yesterday accused the SNP of spoiling for a fight with Westminster on a range of issues to whip up support for the key item on its agenda - a referendum on independence.