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A second independence referendum is "unlikely" to happen within Nicola Sturgeon's preferred time frame, a former SNP senior staff member said.
Kevin Pringle also warned that, if a vote on leaving the UK is held before the end of 2023, the SNP's goal of increasing support for independence may be "undermined".
The First Minister has repeatedly said her intention is to hold indyref2 by the midway point in this Holyrood term - although the UK Government remains hostile to such plans.
Pringle, who worked as a special adviser to Alex Salmond when he was first minister and also worked for the Yes Scotland pro-independence campaign, said it is "unlikely" there will be a fresh vote on the issue by the end of next year "given the hurdles to be overcome".
Writing in the Sunday Times, he said: "It is unwise to make any definite predictions in such volatile times, but it seems reasonable to say out loud that an independence referendum is unlikely to take place by the end of next year, given the hurdles to be overcome and extensive preparations required.
"I don't think the war in Ukraine has changed this, in the sense that it was no more likely before the Russian invasion and all the destruction and instability being wreaked."
"A referendum is a means to an end, nothing more. If the Scottish government pursues it within a tight 2023 timescale that people are uncomfortable with, even assuming it doesn't happen then, the task of building support for independence itself may be undermined."
Pringle said the "mandate" SNP and Green MSPs - who also support the holding of a second referendum - were elected on in last May's Holyrood elections was to hold a referendum in the current five-year Scottish Parliament term.
With four years still
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The pan-European organisation for the independent music community – IMPALA – has announced a new programme called 100 Artists To Watch, which will put the spotlight each spring on independent artists making music across Europe. The new scheme – supported by YouTube – replaces IMPALA’s previous album of the year award.The first 100 Artists To Watch list features music-makers from 30 different countries and more than 30 different genres, and includes UK artists like AJ Tracey, Arlo Parks and Little Simz, plus Kojaque, Noga Erez, Brodka and Whispering Sons. You can check the full list on the IMPALA website here.Launching the new programme, IMPALA Executive Chair Helen Smith says: “IMPALA’s remit is to boost diversity across Europe, so it’s great to be introducing this new programme with YouTube.
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Fans of Saturday Night Takeaway were treated to a performance by Canadian crooner Michael Buble as the popular ITV show returned following a week off. Last week SNT was paused because of the the Six Nations rugby.
Prince William and Kate Middleton were confronted with the ongoing movement in Caribbean countries to break away from the British monarchy. During a meeting with Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness on Wednesday (March 23), the royal couple were told his country is ready to remove William’s grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, as the head of state in order to become their own republic.
In an ITV schedule shake up, Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway will be off air tonight.The hit variety show, which normally goes on at 7pm, won't air on Saturday 19 March as usual as a sporting event takes its place. So, why isn't it on? Well it's all eyes on the Six Nations currently with not one but two rugby matches taking place on Saturday 19. Ireland will be playing Scotland at 4pm in the first match of the day, before England play France at 7:15pm.
Halyna Hutchins was killed on the set of “Rust” in October, says Halyna’s family is now trapped in Kyiv as Russian attacks escalate on Ukraine’s capital.Matthew told TMZ on Friday that the “safe passage” corridors Putin agreed to are being bombed and Halyna’s mother Olga Androsovych and father Anatoly Androsovych have no option but to stay. Olga continues to work as a nurse at the hospital where she has worked for more than 10 years.
#MusicVenuePrize competition giving independent live music venues the chance to win 1 of 6 regional prizes of up to £10k to help improve their music facilities.For info and full T&Cs visit https://t.co/ARZZvB1IAf— PRS for Music (@PRSforMusic) March 16, 2022Discussing the prize, PRS For Music CEO Andrea Czapary Martin said: “Back to Live Music Venue Prize will shine a light on independent music venues across the UK. Venues play such an important part in the music industry ecosystem, with many featuring live performances by emerging talented songwriters and composers.“We look forward to music creators once again taking the stage, and revelling in the joy that live music brings with it.
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Strictly star Nikita Kuzmin, who hails from the country, has been sharing posts advising on how to help those in need.DONATE NOW: What can you do to help Ukraine?The star had family in the country during the invasion, and on Friday revealed in an emotional post that he had reunited with his grandmother. He explained that despite her age and fragility, his grandmother had fled on foot from the region, arriving in Poland, and that he reunited with her in Krakow, a city in the south of the country.WATCH: Nikita Kuzmin gets emotional talking about family in UkraineThe star shared a photo of him beaming in front of his grandmother, with a heart covering her face.
Bob Geldof, Chrissie Hynde and more have joined the line-up for the ‘Night For Ukraine’ fundraising concert which is due to take place tomorrow (March 9).The event, which will be held at London’s Roundhouse, will see a number of artists performing to help raise money for the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC). All money raised will be donated to the DEC to support humanitarian and emergency response work in Ukraine and neighbouring countries.Geldof and Hynde will be joined by the Ukrainian-born Bloom Twins, Ukrainian baritone and Royal Opera House Principal Artist Yuriy Yurchuk and Imelda May.The evening will also feature resident choreographer of The Royal Ballet Wayne McGregor CBE and a host of UK artists, including Jack Garratt, Eckoes and Peter Xan, as well as a special performance by London Community Gospel Choir.Other performers on the bill include Tom Baxter, Joseph Toonga, Nadeem Din Gabisi, Joseph Lawrence and Archive, with more acts set to appear on the night.Tickets for the event are available here.❗️ On Wed 9 Mar 2022, we will be hosting a Night for Ukraine
Independent Spirit Awards co-hosts Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally joined the numerous Hollywood celebrities showing their support for Ukraine amid Russia's invasion of the country. During the award show on Sunday, Mullally stated: "I think we speak for everyone here when we say that we are hoping for a quick, peaceful resolution. Specifically, f--k off and go home Putin!" "We hope Putin f---s off and goes home, and to that end let’s all join together with a Spirit Awards salute to Putin," Offerman added, according to Variety. Per the outlet, the married co-hosts then flipped the bird to the camera.