Advertisement 26 November 2013 at 10:27am Salmond: Independence to tackle 'democratic deficit' Alex Salmond tells reporters that independence would address a "democratic deficit" whereby Scots vote in one direction and Westminster acts in another. The SNP @theSNP Follow Decisions about Scotland should be taken here Scotland, by the people who live and work in Scotland - @nicolasturgeon #indyplan Watch: Launch of Scottish independence White Paper live Last updated Wed 27 Nov 2013 UK Alex Salmond Scotland Scottish Independence Share Tweet Reddit