First Minister Alex Salmond said no European Union state has indicated it would block Scotland's membership. His claim comes after Spain's prime minister warned Scotland would not automatically become a member of the EU if it votes for independence.
Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond will mount a defence of key plans for independence today after a weekend of pressure on whether the country could keep sterling as currency or expect a smooth transition to EU statehood.
The Scottish National Party (SNP) leader is expected to underline his commitment to sharing the pound with the rest of the UK despite the plan being ruled out last week by Chancellor George Osborne and all three main political parties at Westminster.
Mr Salmond's opponents have since ramped up calls for him to set out a "plan B" and he has been urged by some pro-independence campaigners to at least consider an alternative, such as a new currency.
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