Tories branded 'utter hypocrites'

Nov 7 2009

The Scottish Government has branded the Tories "utter hypocrites" over their opposition to an independence referendum.

Constitution minister Michael Russell said this was "untenable" after Tory leader David Cameron said he would not stand in the way of a referendum on greater powers for the Welsh Assembly.

The Tories rejected the claims and insisted Mr Cameron would back an independence vote in Scotland - if it was passed at Holyrood.