David Leask

David Leask is a freelance journalist who has covered the international impact of Scotland's independence movement.
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Supporters of Scottish independence gather at the site of the Battle of Bannockburn for an “All Under One Banner” event in Bannockburn, Scotland, on Aug. 19.
Supporters of Scottish independence gather at the site of the Battle of Bannockburn for an “All Under One Banner” event in Bannockburn, Scotland, on Aug. 19.

Scottish Nationalists Hope Biden Win Means a Washington Friendlier to Independence
Election 2020
David Leask
Scottish National Party leader Nicola Sturgeon campaigns ahead of the 2019 British general election in Perth, Scotland, on Dec. 3, 2019.
Scottish National Party leader Nicola Sturgeon campaigns ahead of the 2019 British general election in Perth, Scotland, on Dec. 3, 2019.

Scotland’s Pro-Independence Leaders Fret for U.S. Democracy
Election 2020
David Leask
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon

Brexit Might Break Britain. What Will Scotland Do?
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David Leask
Scottish National Party leader Nicola Sturgeon acknowledges applause following a speech at the party's annual conference in Perth, Scotland, on Nov. 15, 2014.
Scottish National Party leader Nicola Sturgeon acknowledges applause following a speech at the party's annual conference in Perth, Scotland, on Nov. 15, 2014.

How Russia Is Prodding Scotland Toward Independence
Report
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