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Scottish independence 'a threat to safety and security'

Independence poses a threat to both levels of safety and security and the future of defence jobs in Scotland, Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has told the Scottish Conservative Party conference in Edinburgh.

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PM: More tax-raising powers if Scotland votes No

The Scottish Parliament could gain more power over tax if voters reject independence, the Prime Minister has said.

A No vote on September 18 is "not the end of line" for devolution, David Cameron told the Scottish Conservative party conference in Edinburgh.

He insisted that he and Scottish party leader Ruth Davidson want devolution to "work better".

Mr Cameron said:

Let me be absolutely clear: a vote for 'no' is not a vote for 'no change'.

We are committed to making devolution work better still.

Not because we want to give Alex Salmond a consolation prize if Scotland votes No, but because it's the right thing to do.

Giving the Scottish Parliament greater responsibility for raising more of the money it spends - that's what Ruth believes, and I believe it too.

So here's the re-cap: vote yes, that is total separation.

Vote no, that can mean further devolution - more power to the Scottish people and their parliament, but with the crucial insurance policy that comes with being part of the UK.

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