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Scottish independence: Pro-Union parties to back Scotland powers timetable Scottish independence: Pro-Union parties to back Scotland powers timetable
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The three main pro-Union parties are expected to announce their backing for more powers for Scotland later.The three main pro-Union parties are expected to announce their backing for more powers for Scotland later.
It is understood the parties will support a timetable which was set out by former prime minister Gordon Brown.It is understood the parties will support a timetable which was set out by former prime minister Gordon Brown.
The announcement comes as a new poll shows the rival Scottish independence referendum campaigns almost tied.The announcement comes as a new poll shows the rival Scottish independence referendum campaigns almost tied.
Yes Scotland described the poll as "another breakthrough" while Better Together said it showed there was "no room for a protest vote".Yes Scotland described the poll as "another breakthrough" while Better Together said it showed there was "no room for a protest vote".
The latest poll shows that of all the adults surveyed, 39% are backing a "No" vote, 38% a "Yes" vote and 23% are undecided.The latest poll shows that of all the adults surveyed, 39% are backing a "No" vote, 38% a "Yes" vote and 23% are undecided.
Of those who said they were sure to vote, the "Yes" and "No" camps were neck and neck at 41% with 18% undecided.Of those who said they were sure to vote, the "Yes" and "No" camps were neck and neck at 41% with 18% undecided.
The TNS poll of 990 people was conducted between 27 August and 4 September.The TNS poll of 990 people was conducted between 27 August and 4 September.
In other developments:
The leaders of Scottish Labour, the Scottish Conservatives and the Scottish Liberal Democrats are expected to endorse the timetable which was set out by Mr Brown in a speech at the Loanhead Miners Welfare and Social Club in Midlothian on Monday evening, the main points of which are:The leaders of Scottish Labour, the Scottish Conservatives and the Scottish Liberal Democrats are expected to endorse the timetable which was set out by Mr Brown in a speech at the Loanhead Miners Welfare and Social Club in Midlothian on Monday evening, the main points of which are:
A spokesman said Downing Street was "content with the proposed timetable", while Labour leader Ed Miliband said he wanted "the process of further devolution under way right after the referendum".A spokesman said Downing Street was "content with the proposed timetable", while Labour leader Ed Miliband said he wanted "the process of further devolution under way right after the referendum".
The three main Westminster parties have all set out individual proposals for more powers for the Scottish Parliament previously.The three main Westminster parties have all set out individual proposals for more powers for the Scottish Parliament previously.
What are the No parties offering?What are the No parties offering?
'Utter panic''Utter panic'
Yes Scotland Chief Executive Blair Jenkins said: "The No campaign's empty talk of more powers smacks of utter panic and desperation as they lose their lead in the polls.Yes Scotland Chief Executive Blair Jenkins said: "The No campaign's empty talk of more powers smacks of utter panic and desperation as they lose their lead in the polls.
"The people of Scotland will not trust the Tories to deliver powers that fall far short of what we need."The people of Scotland will not trust the Tories to deliver powers that fall far short of what we need.
"The sure-fire way to achieve the full range of powers Scotland needs to build a fairer society and more prosperous economy is to vote Yes a week on Thursday."The sure-fire way to achieve the full range of powers Scotland needs to build a fairer society and more prosperous economy is to vote Yes a week on Thursday.
"While the No campaign press the panic button and blame each other for a series of blunders, Yes will get on with the job of persuading more of our fellow citizens - both No and undecided voters - that we need a Yes vote to put Scotland's future in Scotland's hands.""While the No campaign press the panic button and blame each other for a series of blunders, Yes will get on with the job of persuading more of our fellow citizens - both No and undecided voters - that we need a Yes vote to put Scotland's future in Scotland's hands."
He described the latest TNS poll as "another breakthrough poll which confirms that Yes has the momentum".He described the latest TNS poll as "another breakthrough poll which confirms that Yes has the momentum".
'Better way''Better way'
Blair McDougall, campaign director for the pro-UK Better Together campaign, said: "The last couple of days will be seen as the moment the referendum got real.Blair McDougall, campaign director for the pro-UK Better Together campaign, said: "The last couple of days will be seen as the moment the referendum got real.
"We know from these polls that there is no room for a protest vote. The vote of any one of us could be crucial and could make the difference between the UK breaking up and staying together.""We know from these polls that there is no room for a protest vote. The vote of any one of us could be crucial and could make the difference between the UK breaking up and staying together."
He added: "We are working flat out to get across our positive vision for Scotland that means we don't need to take on all the risks. There is a better way to build the better nation that we all want.He added: "We are working flat out to get across our positive vision for Scotland that means we don't need to take on all the risks. There is a better way to build the better nation that we all want.
"We can have more powers for Scotland, backed up by the strength, security and stability of being part of the larger UK.""We can have more powers for Scotland, backed up by the strength, security and stability of being part of the larger UK."