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Row over vote on independence

Alex Salmond's plans for a referendum on independence met a fierce barrage of criticism from his opponents yesterday. Unionist MSPs rubbished the First Minister's proposal for a ballot paper in which voters would have to list their preferences.

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DOUGLAS FRASER, Scottish Political Editor

Alex Salmond's plans for a referendum on independence met a fierce barrage of criticism from his opponents yesterday.

Unionist MSPs rubbished the First Minister's proposal for a ballot paper in which voters would have to list their preferences.