EVER since he won the Holyrood majority to deliver it, Alex Salmond has been bombarded with criticism that his referendum on Scottish independence is causing uncertainty to business and damaging the economy.
DEPUTY First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was last night crowned The Herald Scottish Politician of the Year in recognition of a series of achievements, from alcohol pricing and same-sex marriage to her new referendum role as Scotland's "Yes Minister".
The SNP has compared its fight for Scottish independence with the American Revolution which went on to create "one of the most powerful nations in the world".