The Scotsman cartoon: Glasgow 2014 politics

Illustration: Iain Greenplaceholder image
Illustration: Iain Green

ALEX Salmond has been accused of playing politics on the opening day of the Commonwealth Games.

The First Minister said Glasgow would be called “Freedom City” after a Yes vote in the referendum for Scottish independence.

But Mr Salmond was not the only politician to raise the constitutional question just hours before the games opened, David Cameron used a visit to Glasgow to argue for Scotland remaining in the United Kingdom.

Dare to be Honest
Follow us
© 2026 Iconic Media Group Ltd. All rights reserved.Cookie SettingsTerms and ConditionsPrivacy notice