Scots to be offered radical new deal in bid to save the union [View all]

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The people of Scotland will be offered the chance to devise a federal future for their own country before next year's general election under radical plans aimed at derailing the surge towards full-blown independence.

Amid growing nervousness among unionists about the prospect of a yes vote on 18 September, an announcement is expected within days on plans to allow people from all parts of Scottish society to decide how to finish the job of devolving powers from London to Holyrood.

A senior government minister close to the Better Together campaign told the Observer: "Watch this space. You can expect something in the next few days." It is understood that there have been intensive cross-party talks in recent days to finalise the plans.

The senior minister made clear that the new Scottish conference or convention, to be established after a no vote, would involve all parts of Scottish society, not just politicians. It would aim to complete its work in time for the three main Westminster parties to commit to implementing its recommendations in the first Queen's speech of a new parliament. Alex Salmond's SNP would be invited to take part.

http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2014/sep/06/scots-radical-new-deal-save-the-union

And Rupert Murdoch seems to be gloating over a poll about to come out showing "everything up for grabs", which he bizarrely thinks is a good opportunity for 'libertarians and far left'.

Update: poll, for the Sunday Times, shows Yes 51%, No 49%, among decided voters.