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PM urges Scotland to stay in UK in New Year message

As the countdown to the independence referendum begins, the Prime Minister has used his New Year message to tell the people of Scotland "we want you to stay" and "build an even stronger" UK.

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SNP: PM 'too frightened' for independence debate

Annabelle Ewing, SNP MSP, said: "David Cameron's new year message confirms that the No campaign is Tory-led and Westminster-led - but while the Prime Minister is keen for his government to be at the centre of the No campaign, he is too frightened to debate with First Minister Alex Salmond.

"David Cameron's New Year resolution should be to acquire some courage, and debate Mr Salmond face to face."

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